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Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth quarter loss
Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 stores after…
Bell using aerial alarms to tackle copper theft, wants higher fines for such crimes
TORONTO – Bell says it has recently installed aerial alarms to prevent copper theft and…
Politicians want more competition but supply management still a ‘sacred cow’
OTTAWA – There aren’t many issues that garner support across party lines in Ottawa these…
Japan’s first private-sector rocket launch attempt has exploded shortly after takeoff
TOKYO (AP) — A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go…
Canada’s independent cinema chains are ‘in crisis,’ need more funding: study
TORONTO – A new study from Canada’s independent cinema owners says their industry is “in…
Russia says it killed 234 fighters while thwarting an incursion from Ukraine
Ukrainian long-range drones smashed into two oil facilities deep inside Russia on Tuesday, officials said,…
US lawmakers say TikTok won’t be banned if it finds a new owner. But that’s easier said than done
U.S. lawmakers are threatening to ban TikTok but also say they are giving its Chinese…
Deficit of $11 billion and other highlights from Quebec’s 2024-25 budget
Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard on Tuesday tabled his sixth budget, with big spending increases…
Alberta power market headed for shakeup as province commits to restructuring by 2027
CALGARY – Alberta’s electricity market is headed for a major shakeup, but some industry players…
SaltWire’s money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts
HALIFAX – The recent decision by SaltWire Network Inc., Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper company, to…
Quebec tables budget with $11-billion deficit, no precise timeline to balance books
QUEBEC – A stagnant economy, a historic forest fire season and billions of dollars in…
S&P/TSX composite index posts gain Tuesday, U.S. markets rise after inflation report
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, while U.S. markets…
Dorel lays off workers as consumer spending slump weighs on earnings
MONTREAL – Dorel Industries Inc. laid off workers last quarter amid ongoing losses fuelled by…
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies to a record as Big Tech stocks renew their run
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied to records after some influential Big Tech companies got…
Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report
TORONTO – A report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association estimates that lowering the maximum…
US inflation up again in February in latest sign that price pressures remain elevated
WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States picked up last month, a sign…
Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report
REGINA – The value of Canadian farmland rose 11.5 per cent in 2023, a new…
Browning West files lawsuit to ensure Gildan annual meeting happens ‘without delay’
MONTREAL – A U.S. investor looking to replace a majority of the board of directors…
Scholastic invests US$186M in children’s show maker 9 Story Media
TORONTO – Publishing giant Scholastic says it has signed a US$186 million agreement to invest…
Bitcoin ETFs offer accessibility and safety but investors also need to weigh risks
From claims of its potential to protect against inflation to ushering in a new era…
European Union’s executive branch to recommend that members open accession negotiations with Bosnia
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s executive arm will recommend that member countries open accession…
Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire faces insolvency after lender files claim
HALIFAX – A private equity fund is initiating insolvency proceedings against Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire…
Oscars get audience bump from ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ but ratings aren’t quite a blockbuster
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An…
Alta. government announces new rules for electricity generators
Alberta’s government is updating its electricity market rules with new temporary measures it says will…