| Senator aims to put pinch on penny The penny has outlived its usefulness and should be scrapped, says P.E.I. Senator Catherine Callbeck. cbc.ca |
U.S. new home sales plummet New home sales in the United States collapsed in May, falling to their lowest level on record, the Commerce Department reports. cbc.ca |
Card skimmers found at Alberta mega-mall A suspected bank card skimming operation has been uncovered at the CrossIron Mills mall near Balzac, north of Calgary. No charges have been laid. cbc.ca |
U.S. presses for higher fuel efficiency The fleet of new cars and trucks sold in the United States in 2025 may be required to average 26 kilometres per litre, far surpassing the fuel efficiency of current high-mileage stars like the Toyota Prius and Honda Civic hybrids. cbc.ca |
Housing affordability improves: RBC Dropping mortgage rates and softer house prices pushed housing affordability higher in the third quarter, the Royal Bank of Canada says in its quarterly housing. cbc.ca |