Mortgage war heats up as banks lower variable rates
Competition in the mortgage market is heating up as banks compete for fewer customers by cutting home loan rates, while economists expect the Reserve Bank to hike interest rates. Source link
Prince Harry and Meghan's U.K. return gets a very British roast in Saturday Night Live UK sketch
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s highly publicized return to England got the full Saturday Night Live UK treatment — and in true British fashion, the welcome was served with a distinctly chilly reception. Source link
From tight races to broken records, here's what you need to know about Emmys 2026
The 2026 Emmy Awards are almost here and we have all the information to keep you up to date and ceremony-ready. Source link
Questions mount over what an AI 'slowdown' would look like
While pacing AI development might sound like a quick fix, it is far from an easy solution. Source link
Will the U.S. midterm results affect Trump's tariffs on Canada? Democrats think yes
Although Canada and the United States remain entrenched in their trade war positions, some Democratic politicians say a strong showing for their party in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November will make a difference in the fight. Source link
Trump downplays AI risks after dire expert warnings and calls to slow development down
The US President said “negative forces” were airing concerns about “things that won’t happen”. Source link
Hope remains for owl species despite no known wild population left in B.C., conservationist says
After decades of population decline, it’s not known if any wild northern spotted owls remain in B.C. Biologists are hard at work to bring them back, but say more needs to be done to protect and repair forests. Source link
Nova Scotia’s RSV vaccine program leaves out vulnerable adults, patients say
Nova Scotia has an RSV vaccination program that provides free vaccines to three groups of people, but it leaves some seniors and immunocompromised people out. Paying out of pocket for the vaccine costs a few hundred dollars. Source link
Interesting insects: Enjoy these photos from around New Brunswick
Birds, bugs and beautiful views make up the photos in this week’s edition of Your Lens. If you get any nice shots, be sure to send them to us at cbcnb@cbc.ca for a chance to be featured in next week’s edition. Don’t forget to include your name and the location where the photo was taken. […]
Residents and officials meet on dredging concerns
Officers plan to meet with a complainant in the coming days over the dredging at St Aubin’s Bay. Source link