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White House promises ‘major sanctions’ on Russia in response to Alexei Navalny’s death
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House says it is preparing additional “major sanctions” on Russia…
Capital One’s bid for Discover carries expectation that Americans won’t slow credit card use
NEW YORK (AP) — Capital One Financial is betting that Americans will keep shopping and…
Loblaw spending more than $2B to build more than 40 new stores, renovate hundreds
Canada’s largest grocery retailer is spending more than $2 billion to expand its empire with…
This is the time to brag: Experts weigh in on how to successfully negotiate a raise
When asking for a raise, it’s tempting to acknowledge the elephant in the room —…
Walmart posts another strong quarter, but shoppers are spending less per trip as inflation subsides
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart reported another quarter of stellar results, ending the year on…
Commercial production at new Methanex plant in Louisiana delayed after problems
VANCOUVER – Methanex Corp. says commercial production at its new methanol plant in Louisiana has…
Worried about a cyberattack? Here are tips to help protect your digital assets
TORONTO – The number of cyberattacks victimizing Canadians has been steadily growing over the last…
Financial intelligence agencies flag attempts to skirt sanctions against Russia
OTTAWA – Canada’s financial intelligence agency and European allies are highlighting attempts to export sensitive…
Capital One to buy Discover for $35 billion in deal that combines major US credit card companies
NEW YORK (AP) — Capital One Financial is buying Discover Financial Services for $35 billion,…
Economists expect inflation eased in January, but housing still ‘thorn’ in BoC’s side
OTTAWA – As the Bank of Canada waits for the right moment to start cutting…
Vancouver and Toronto renters lament quality of life more than homeowners: StatCan
VANCOUVER – Renters across the country faced record low vacancy rates and record high rent…
Railway union warns work stoppage looms after CN, CPKC seek conciliation
MONTREAL – The union representing 9,300 workers at Canada’s two biggest railways says public safety…
Tax season officially kicks off with most Canadians’ returns due by April 30
OTTAWA – Tax filing season has officially kicked off as Monday marked the first day…
Houthi rebels’ attack severely damages a Belize-flagged ship in key strait leading to the Red Sea
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels that damaged…
Amcor screw cap workers launch job action, possibly hitting Quebec’s alcohol retailer
MONTREAL – Workers at global packaging company Amcor are hitting the picket lines in Quebec,…
‘Always a reason to buy beauty’: Young shoppers keep cosmetics hot despite inflation
TORONTO – In Keon Zhang’s household, it started with a rite of passage: his eight-year-old…
House committee tells Loblaw and Walmart to sign grocery code or risk legislation
TORONTO – The House of Commons committee studying food prices is urging Loblaw and Walmart…
CN, CPKC file requests for conciliation amid ongoing negotiations with union
CN and Canadian Pacific Kansas City both say they have filed requests for conciliation in…
Manitoba denies environmental licence to sand project over drinking water concerns
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba government has nixed a contentious sand-extraction project that had been proposed…
S&P/TSX composite makes small gain, U.S. stock markets move lower
TORONTO – Strength in base metals and telecom helped Canada’s main stock index post a…
Air Canada taps the brakes on ramp-up, even as Canadians still want to fly
MONTREAL – Air Canada is proceeding more cautiously on growth plans this year, despite sturdy…
Stock market today: Wall Street falls to a rare losing week, but not far off its record
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped to send Wall Street to a rare losing week,…
TekSavvy ‘running on hope’ as it urges CRTC to allow wholesale fibre internet access
Independent telecom TekSavvy says the federal regulator must urgently level the playing field when it…
45 cents short, $96 in fees: Court approves TD insufficient funds fee settlement
TORONTO – The high cost of not having enough money is being brought into focus…