News of the day: Redrawing the border, G7 oil and diesel release, disinheritance law, hoarding condos, mortgage rates pause and more

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Photo by Brice McVicar/Brunswick NewsIt’s Friday, Oct. 2. 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G7 nations agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to curb rising prices. Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP via Getty ImagesThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The G7 nations — the United States, Canada, France, Italy, Germany, Britain and Japan — said they will release 100 million barrels from their stockpiles over the next four months, which will be coordinated by the International Energy Agency.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Courts are aware that disgruntled beneficiaries can needlessly place financial obligations on estates by making allegations of undue influence. Photo by beeboys - stock.adobe.comFP Answers: Nobody is automatically entitled to an inheritance but settling early may be better than risking a costly legal battle. Fraser Mills by Beedie under construction in Coquitlam, B.C. on June 27, 2026. Photo by Jason Payne/ PNGIt doesn’t really make any sense to own a piece of real estate and leave it vacant with zero income to offset a slew of carrying costs. Or does it? Politicians sure seemed to think developers are doing that. A house for sale in Toronto. Photo by Laura Proctor/Bloomberg filesAfter hitting a 28-month high last week, Canada’s five-year bond yield, which closely correlates with fixed rates, fell about 13 basis points. But don’t uncork anything yet. Of all the changes to leading rates in the last seven days, only one was a cut: the one-year fixed for default-insured borrowers, which slipped five basis points to 4.44 per cent. Every other move was up, writes Robert McLister.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.