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Another burst of hiring shows off the resilience of the US job market
WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in February, adding a…
CPP Investments to acquire $2.9B stake in Italian telecom network deal
TORONTO – The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has committed to invest $2.9 billion as…
Algonquin Power and Utilities reports Q4 profit as revenue falls from year ago mark
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. reported a profit in its latest quarter…
Yukon’s 2024 budget promises money for housing, international health-care workers
WHITEHORSE – Yukon’s finance minister says too many of the territory’s residents are being affected…
United Airlines plane makes a safe emergency landing in LA after losing a tire during takeoff
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A United Airlines jetliner bound for Japan made a safe landing…
Highlights of Yukon’s territorial budget for 2024
WHITEHORSE – The Yukon Liberal government tabled its 2024 budget Thursday. The $2.08-billion budget forecasts…
Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters’ forum talks inclusivity to attract more women
TORONTO – Manufacturing companies that emphasize training, flexibility and benefits are better positioned to attract…
Suncor signs oilsands lease development MOU with Fort McKay First Nation
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. has signed an agreement with the Fort McKay First Nation…
Linamar shares up more than 11 per cent after company reports higher earnings, sales
GUELPH, Ont. – Shares in Linamar Corp. rose more than 11 per cent on Thursday…
Perrin Beatty leaving Canadian Chamber of Commerce after 17 years
OTTAWA – Perrin Beatty is leaving his post as president of the Canadian Chamber of…
S&P/TSX composite gains almost one per cent, U.S. markets climb
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index gained almost one per cent on Thursday, while U.S.…
Alberta coal mine moves ahead without permits federal officials say are needed
Environmental groups are asking Ottawa to enforce its rules on an Alberta coal site that…
Stock market today: Wall Street rises to another record as traders look ahead to easier rates
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose to another record, with easier interest rates beckoning on…
Company that operates Just for Laughs owes nearly $22.5 million: court documents
TORONTO – Court documents show the company that runs the Just for Laughs comedy festival…
Federal Reserve’s Powell: Regulatory proposal criticized by banks will be revised by end of year
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping bank regulatory proposal will be significantly revised by year’s end,…
Statistics Canada reports $496M merchandise trade surplus for January
OTTAWA – Canada posted a merchandise trade surplus of $496 million in January as imports…
CIBC makes changes in senior executive ranks to strengthen leadership
TORONTO – CIBC is making changes to its executive team as it looks to strengthen…
Auto dealership company AutoCanada reports Q4 loss, sales up from year ago
EDMONTON – AutoCanada Inc. reported a loss in its fourth quarter compared with a profit…
US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels
U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as…
European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at a record. Inflation is down, so when will it cut?
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key interest rate at a…
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items
TORONTO – When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn…
Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements…
Sleep Country earns $22.5 million in fourth quarter amid ‘industry challenges’
TORONTO – Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says it earned $22.5 million in the fourth…
Tourmaline Oil Corp. earns $700 million in fourth quarter, revenues lower
CALGARY – Tourmaline Oil Corp. says it earned $700.2 million in the last quarter of…