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S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also gain after strong GDP report
TORONTO – Strength in energy and utilities helped Canada’s main stock index post a modest…
B.C. power line cut access to Highway 99 to and from U.S. border for hours
SURREY, B.C. – A power line that fell over Highway 99 in Surrey, B.C., cut…
Alberta welcomes expansion of pharmacy care clinics in communities across province
EDMONTON – The Alberta government says the expansion of pharmacy care clinics across the province…
Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
Apple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that…
‘It’s just not right’: Passengers call out WestJet for breaching rebooking rules
MONTREAL – On a frigid Saturday earlier this month, Mindy Watson learned that her family’s…
Beer Store expands Ontario alcohol delivery partnership with DoorDash
TORONTO – The Beer Store is expanding its delivery partnership with DoorDash Canada. The Ontario…
US economy grew at a surprisingly strong 3.3% pace last quarter, pointing to continued resilience
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy grew at an unexpectedly brisk 3.3% annual pace from…
Cutting down your food budget? Here’s how to save money at the grocery store
As the cost of living rises, you may be cutting back on dining out or…
European Central Bank leaves key interest rate at a record high as focus turns to timing of cuts
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key interest rate untouched at…
Stock market today: Wall Street rises after data on the economy stomps expectations
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising following signals that the economy is growing…
US applications for jobless benefits rise, but layoffs remain at historically low levels
More Americans filed jobless benefits last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels despite…
Man sentenced to death for arson attack at Japanese anime studio that killed 36
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court sentenced a man to death after finding him guilty…
Saudi Arabia opens its first liquor store in over 70 years as kingdom further liberalizes
JERUSALEM (AP) — A liquor store has opened in Saudi Arabia for the first time…
Some Netflix subscribers face price hike as no-ads basic plan ends in Canada
TORONTO – Netflix is putting the final stake in its cheapest, ad-free “basic” plan in…
Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse fails to file proposal, is deemed bankrupt
Toronto-area furniture retailer Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd. is officially bankrupt. In November, the company…
Quebec environmental group seeks court injunction against Northvolt EV battery plant
MONTREAL – A Quebec environmental group was in court Wednesday against Swedish manufacturer Northvolt, arguing…
Parkland temporarily shuts down Burnaby refinery after Jan. 21 smoke, odour
VANCOUVER – Parkland Corp. says it has temporarily shut down fuel processing at its Burnaby,…
Businesses transitioning to electric fleets need to take careful consideration
TORONTO – Some businesses in Canada are embarking on a journey to transition their vehicle…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
S&P/TSX composite essentially flat after interest rate hold, U.S. markets mixed
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was essentially flat Wednesday despite strength in energy stocks…
Stock market today: Netflix and tech stocks climb, but Wall Street ends with indexes mixed
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended mixed after strong gains for Netflix and some…
2 US-flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
JERUSALEM (AP) — Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments…
Masks made by Canadian-owned firm to be used in U.S. prisoner execution, groups say
MONTREAL – Masks made by the subsidiary of a Quebec-based company are being used for…
‘Honored to have your back, and you have mine’: Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden picked up an endorsement from the United Auto Workers…