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Montreal home sales hit new March low, dropping 28% from a year ago: Quebec board

Montreal home sales hit new March low, dropping 28% from a year ago: Quebec board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says March home sales hit a new low for the month, but it's seeing signs that such declines are shrinking.
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Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels

Applications for jobless aid rising but still at low levels

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid was higher over the past few months than the government had initially reported, reflecting a modest rise in layoffs as the economy has slowed in the face of higher interest rates.
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Absolute Software cutting 40 jobs as part of restructuring plan

Absolute Software cutting 40 jobs as part of restructuring plan

VANCOUVER — Absolute Software Corp. is cutting about 40 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to reduce its operating expenses. The security software company says the job cuts represent about five per cent of its workforce.
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Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

Spring skiing? How to protect yourself financially against the risk of injury

CALGARY — Self-described "ski bum" Matt Mosteller has never been injured on the slopes, in spite of a thirst for adventure that's taken him as far afield as Japan, New Zealand, South America, Europe, and Alaska in search of the fluffy stuff.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in March. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.3 per cent (9.9) _ Prince Edward Island 6.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for March, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.0 per cent in March. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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National employment numbers for March from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for March from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's March employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.0 per cent (5.0) Employment rate: 62.4 per cent (62.4) Participation rate: 65.6 per cent (65.
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NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'

NPR protests as Twitter calls it 'state-affiliated media'

NEW YORK (AP) — Twitter has labeled National Public Radio as “state-affiliated media” on the social media site, a move some worried Wednesday could undermine public confidence in the news organization.
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RBC chief executive defends climate plan as shareholders criticize record

RBC chief executive defends climate plan as shareholders criticize record

TORONTO — RBC chief executive Dave McKay defended the bank's climate plan at its annual shareholder meeting Wednesday as numerous attendees criticized it for not doing enough.
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S&P/TSX composite ends down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ends down more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 100 points Wednesday as rising recessionary fears weighed on markets, while U.S. stock markets put in a mixed showing. The S&P/TSX composite index ended down 116.21 points at 20,159.
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