Nobel winning economist Muhammad Yunus was facing jail. Now he’s running Bangladesh
Muhammad Yunus has been likened to Nelson Mandela. Can he turn as Bangladesh's new leader following weeks of bloody protests? Keep reading. Source
RioCan profit rises in second quarter on record-breaking leasing spreads, resilient tenant mix
The CEO of RioCan emphasized the strength of the company’s portfolio and its defensive characteristics in populated Canadian cities. Read on Source
Posthaste: Canadian home prices will experience ‘sizable pullbacks’ in cities you might not expect
Home prices in Canada could fall further this year as a lack of affordability and looming mortgage renewals weigh on markets. Keep reading Source
Canada’s unemployment rate holds steady at 6.4%
Canada's economy lost 2,800 jobs in July and the unemployment rate stayed at 6.4 per cent in July. Read more Source
Posthaste: Canada is in the grips of a ‘Me-cession’ — and it’s especially bad in Alberta
Canada's economy has managed to dodge a recession, so why are individuals behaving like we're in one. Find out Source
New Nova Scotia Training Grant Alert: WIPSI
Discover how this Nova Scotia grant can help fund your employee training programs. Learn how to boost your team's skills and business growth. Source
‘Google is a monopolist’: What you should know about the historic antitrust ruling
A U.S. court has found that Google engaged in anti-competitive practices to maintain the dominance of its search engine. Find out more Source
Canadian steel and aluminum producers call for urgent tariffs to combat Chinese dumping
Canadian steel and aluminum producers are urging Ottawa to implement tariffs on Chinese aluminum and steel to ward off dumping. Read on Source
Court approves Postmedia deal to buy Atlantic Canada’s biggest newspaper chain
A Nova Scotia court has approved Postmedia’s $1-million bid to acquire Saltwire and The Halifax Herald. Find out more. Source
Trudeau minister mulls banning some industries from using foreign-worker program
Ottawa pledged tighter oversight over foreign worker program and said it could ban some sectors from using it to hire cheap labour. Read on. Source