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Canada's economy has found its footing. But is it enough to survive the U.S. trade war?
GDP growth surged in the spring. Exports, business investment and household spending showed how Canada can weather the trade war storm. The question is whether it can last. Source link
Rob Reiner's son Jake on his parents' killings: 'I will never understand why this happened'
Jake Reiner this week gave his first sit-down interview since the killing of his parents, filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, in California in December. He told KABC-TV about the shock he felt after being told his parents were dead and the complicated feelings he has for his younger brother, Nick, who’s currently facing […]
More U.S. rate hikes possible with inflation still elevated, Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh says
U.S. Federal Reserve chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the country’s central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down. Source link
Dolly Parton's sister says singer was still thinking of others while battling cancer
Dolly Parton’s long history of philanthropy is well-documented, but a touching tribute from her sister reveals how deeply the spirit of giving was entrenched in her. Source link
Canada extends Ebola travel restrictions for another 30 days
People from Ebola-affected countries will continue to be banned from entering Canada for another 30 days, prolonging the state of limbo for tens of thousands of people who have had their residency applications suspended since May. Source link
Interprovincial trade barriers are falling. But rewriting old rules will take time
The collapse of talks with the United States has added urgency to reducing trade barriers within Canada. But experts say it’s not a simple fix. Source link
Canada's economy grew by 3.3% in the second quarter, showing sharp recovery
Canada’s economy rebounded sharply in the second quarter after six months of virtually no growth, aided by strong jump in exports and solid domestic demand, data showed on Friday. Source link
Nova Scotians wait over 500 ‘painful’ days for surgery consultations
When the consultation and surgery wait times are combined, the total waits for hip and knee replacements in Nova Scotia are longer than they were a decade ago. In 2015, Nova Scotians could expect a total median wait of 265 days for a hip replacement — in 2025, it was 292 days. Source link
Jacob Elordi's The Dog Stars is an apocalyptic adaptation
The Dog Stars is about the same thing as every other post-apocalypse film you’ve seen, but this time without the guts or energy to make it believably harrowing. Source link
In honour of Coyote vs. Acme, we salute some excellent anti-capitalist movies
Coyote vs. Acme, which opens in theatres Aug. 28, is not only the latest chapter in a timeless battle of wills, but the newest entry in the pantheon of anti-capitalist films. Here are seven of our favourites. Source link