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Ontario eyes new electricity generation sites, possibly including nuclear

Ontario eyes new electricity generation sites, possibly including nuclear

TORONTO — Ontario is eyeing three sites across the province for new electricity generation facilities, including the possibility of large-scale nuclear plants, in order to meet soaring power demands.
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

US consumer price increases accelerated last month with inflation pressures resilient

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled in recent months.
Fake ride-share driver charged in three sexual assaults: Peel police

Fake ride-share driver charged in three sexual assaults: Peel police

Peel police say a 22-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly posed as a ride-share driver in a series of violent sexual assaults.
US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn

US inflation gauge ticks higher with price pressures still stubborn

WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer price increases accelerated last month, the latest sign that inflation's steady decline over the past two years has stalled. According to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge, consumer prices rose 2.
Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

Fewer people intend to buy an EV amid price, driving range concerns: EY report

TORONTO — A new survey finds fewer drivers intend to make their next car purchase an electric vehicle.
Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows

Number of Americans filing for jobless benefits falls again and hovers near 7-month lows

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week, remaining near seven-month lows. Jobless claim applications fell by 2,000 to 213,000 for the week of Nov. 23, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women's pro hockey league

Intact Financial signs partnership deal with women's pro hockey league

TORONTO — Property and casualty insurance company Intact Financial Corp. has signed a multi-year partnership deal with the Professional Women's Hockey League.
Canadian non-profit that facilitates abortion pill access sees surge in U.S. requests

Canadian non-profit that facilitates abortion pill access sees surge in U.S. requests

A Canadian non-profit that helps women obtain the abortion pill in countries with restrictions says it saw a fourfold increase in U.S. requests after the presidential election.
Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

Australia's House of Representatives passes bill that would ban young children from social media

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban children younger than 16 years old from social media , leaving it to the Senate to finalize the world-first law.
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