Reports find some fast-food wrappers may contain ‘Forever chemicals’
According to a new report, Burger King, Wendy’s, and McDonald’s were some of the fast-food chains that were tested, and contained toxic “forever chemicals.” Environmental advocacy groups found traces of toxic perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the food packaging of McDonald’s Big Mac, French fries, and cookies, Wendy’s cookie bags, and Burger King’s Whopper. The […]
Canada gains 419,000 jobs as unemployment rates fall to 10.9%
As more parts of the economy were allowed to reopen in Canada, we have seen an increase in jobs with over 419,000 last month. That’s more than economists predicted. On Friday, data from Statistics Canada’s latest Labour Force Survey showed the unemployment rate is down to 10.9% in July. In June, the jobless rate was […]
Canadian housing market comes back strong after lockdown halted 70,000 transactions
TBC Economics estimated that the Coronavirus lockdown delayed up to 70,000 real estate transactions across Canada this past Spring. RBC says local real estate boards across the country reported “supercharged activity” in what is usually a slow month as provincial economies opened back up, and people adapted to buying and selling during a pandemic. Read […]
Trump prohibits any deals with Chinese owners of TikTok
On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a ban on dealings with the owners of TikTok and WeChat although, it is unclear if he can ban the app in the United States. The executive orders of each app will take effect in 45 days. The wording of the orders is vague, but some experts say […]
Deutsche Bank turns in Trump records under subpoena
Deutsche Bank AG received a subpoena from prosecutors last year, and now they have turned in detailed records related to dealings with Donald Trump’s family business. The subpoena demanded documents that Trump and the Trump Organization had provided to the lender. Deutsche Bank AG complied and turned over records, including financial statements it had received […]
Home sales in Vancouver increased in July as prices rise despite a short supply
Homebuyers took advantage of low-interest rates, and as a result, home sales and prices rose in July, says the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. 3,128 homes were purchased in the Vancouver metro area last month, an increase from 2,443 in June and up from the 2,557 sold in July 2019. The 28% sales increase […]
Home sales in Toronto skyrocket in July as demand rapidly increases
On Thursday, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board said that housing sales in the Toronto area reached a monthly record in July as buyers came in strong after a spring lull amid restrictions caused by the pandemic. The total amount of home sales across the GTA rose 29.5 percent in July from last year and […]
Raptors win 7 games in a row defeating Orlando Magic 109-99
On Wednesday, Fred VanVleet scored 21 points and helped lead the Raptors to their 7th straight win after defeating the Orlando Magic 109-99. Six players of Toronto Raptors scored in double digits. Norm Powell had 14, Pascal Siakam finished with 15 points, Marc Gasol had 13, Norm Powell finished with 14, Serge Ibaka added 11, […]
TSX stock increases in first trading after Mondays Civic Holiday
After Monday’s Civic Holiday, TSX Stock rose in its first trading in August. U.S. markets also grew as Nasdaq set another record. S&P/TSX composite index was up 189.03 points at 16,358.23. The Dow Jones industrial average increased by 97.65 points at 26,762.05. The S&P 500 index was up 7.33 points at 3,301.94, while the Nasdaq […]
Canadians show interest in Private Jets during Pandemic
Canadians continue exploring their travel options despite the federal government’s global advisory against all non-essential travel. Charter companies say they have seen an increase in Canadians inquiring about the cost of private jets during the pandemic. The head of private jets for Air Charter Service Canada, Stephanie Ste Marie, says the company noticed a rapid […]