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Tech Selloff Rattles Wall Street as Iran Peace Talks Ease Oil — June 23, 2026

A sharp selloff in technology stocks weighed on North American markets Tuesday as investors continued to digest the fallout from Alphabet's steep decline and reassess valuations across Big Tech. Canada's TSX hovered near the 35,000 level, oil drifted lower on progress in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations, and gold pulled back from recent highs as hawkish Federal Reserve signals kept pressure on precious metals. 🇨🇦 Canada — TSX & Economy Index / Asset Level Change S&P/TSX Composite ~34,857 ▼ −0.32% CAD/USD ~$0.705 USD ▼ −0.19% WTI Crude Oil ~$73.67 USD/bbl ▼ −0.26% Canada CPI (May 2026) 3.2% YoY ▲ Above 3% target The S&P/TSX Composite Index dipped slightly Tuesday, retreating from the 35,000 level it briefly crossed on Monday after Canada's banking regulator freed up capital requirements for major lenders. The pullback came as tech-driven weakness from Wall Street spread northward. Financials had been a bright spot on Monday — RBC and BMO each added more than 1% aft...

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Getting Children Ready for School - Tips for Working Parents



Here are some tips on how working parents can handle getting children ready for school:

1. Plan ahead: Prepare a schedule for the week ahead, including meal plans, homework schedules, and clothes for the next day. This will help you stay organized and avoid last-minute stress.

2. Involve your children: Encourage your children to take responsibility for their own tasks, such as packing their own lunches and laying out their clothes for the next day. This will help them develop independence and make them feel more involved in the process.

3. Prepare meals in advance: Consider preparing meals in advance, such as on weekends or evenings when you have more time. This will save you time during the week and ensure that your children have healthy meals to eat.

4. Create a homework routine: Establish a homework routine that works for your family, such as setting aside a specific time each day for homework. This will help your children develop good study habits and ensure that they complete their homework on time.

5. Ask for help: Don’t be afraid to ask for help from family members or friends if you need it. You can also consider hiring a babysitter or nanny to help with childcare and household tasks.


Remember, it’s important to take care of yourself as well as your children. Make sure to take breaks when you need them and prioritize self-care activities such as exercise, meditation, or reading a book.

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