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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

On Wednesday, Statistics Canada will release its national balance sheet and financial flow accounts report, which includes the household-debt-to-income ratio
VIDEO: This mom won't let her 14-year-old have a cell phone

VIDEO: This mom won't let her 14-year-old have a cell phone

The author of a new book — Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance — was a recent guest on our Inside the Village podcast
Blue Bombers blitz Roughriders 51-6 in Banjo Bowl

Blue Bombers blitz Roughriders 51-6 in Banjo Bowl

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers hit all the right notes in a 51-6 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Saturday’s Banjo Bowl game.
Some Ontario hospitals are reinstating masking requirements

Some Ontario hospitals are reinstating masking requirements

Some eastern Ontario hospitals are bringing back mask requirements in patient-care areas as the respiratory virus season approaches.
14-man England stuns Argentina, Australia wins, and Ireland and Italy romp at Rugby World Cup

14-man England stuns Argentina, Australia wins, and Ireland and Italy romp at Rugby World Cup

PARIS (AP) — George Ford kicked everything, including three first-half drop goals, to give 14-man England a pressure-relieving 27-10 win over Argentina at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille on Saturday.
George Springer's four RBIs power Blue Jays past Royals 5-1 in key Toronto win

George Springer's four RBIs power Blue Jays past Royals 5-1 in key Toronto win

TORONTO — George Springer drove in four runs on three hits, including two home runs, to power the Toronto Blue Jays past the Kansas City Royals 5-1 on Saturday.
UK police catch terrorism suspect who escaped from a London prison

UK police catch terrorism suspect who escaped from a London prison

LONDON (AP) — A former soldier who escaped from a London prison while awaiting trial on terrorism charges was captured Saturday, police said.
Rescue begins of ailing US researcher stuck 3,000 feet inside a Turkish cave, Turkish officials say

Rescue begins of ailing US researcher stuck 3,000 feet inside a Turkish cave, Turkish officials say

TASELI PLATEAU, Turkey (AP) — Rescue teams began the arduous process Saturday of extricating an American researcher who became seriously ill while he was 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) below the entrance of a cave in Turkey, officials said.
Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

Coco Gauff wins the US Open for her first Grand Slam title at age 19 by defeating Aryna Sabalenka

NEW YORK (AP) — Coco Gauff set aside a so-so start and surged to her first Grand Slam title at age 19, coming back to defeat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the U.S.
G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on the co