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Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81
BERLIN (AP) — Wolfgang Schaeuble, who helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance…
Child-free finances: How your financial needs, concerns differ if you don’t have kids
As the child-free lifestyle surges in popularity among younger generations, many might imagine it means…
Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92
TORONTO – The founder of Canadian men’s clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at…
Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up
VANCOUVER – When parents come into Michelle Pezel’s skateboard shop on Vancouver’s Main Street around…
Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024
With the turn of the calendar signalling a fresh start, it’s the perfect time of…
Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — More than a year after it was put up for sale,…
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation
OTTAWA – As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of Canada’s quest to restore…
Moneris reports ‘intermittent network slowness’ day after network outage
TORONTO – Payments processing company Moneris is reporting “intermittent network slowness” this afternoon, one day…
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada
TORONTO – Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly…
Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023’s business news
1. What sector led a rally in North American equity markets during the first half…
Creeping price points: A look at the rising cost of Canada’s streaming TV services
Streaming TV isn’t getting any cheaper. After it was once heralded as the cost-effective alternative…
First Quantum says Panama hasn’t provided legal basis for mine closure plan
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the Panama government hasn’t provided a legal basis…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
TSX rises more than 100 points, while U.S. markets close out eighth winning week
TORONTO – Strength in materials and health care stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index…
Moneris says ‘intermittent processing issues’ resolved, apologizes for inconvenience
TORONTO – Canadians getting in some last-minute Christmas shopping faced some troubles at the checkout…
TFI International announces deal to acquire Daseke for $8.30 per share
MONTREAL – TFI International Inc. says it’s acquiring Daseke Inc. for $8.30 in cash per…
New agreement ratified for almost 26,000 workers at Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – The United Food & Commercial Workers union says workers have ratified a…
Food industry groups accuse Galen Weston of inaccurate claim over grocery code
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. chairman Galen Weston made an inaccurate statement about Australian grocery rules to…
RBC’s takeover of HSBC Canada means less competition on mortgage rates: expert
The rubberstamped sale of HSBC’s Canadian operations to RBC will lessen competition onmortgage rates, says…
Federal Reserve’s favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign…
Federal government posts $15.1 billion deficit between April and October this year
OTTAWA – The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $15.1 billion between April and…
GDP flat for third straight month in Oct. as economy ‘continued to sputter’: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the economy flatlined once again, with GDP showing no growth in October…
Freeland approves RBC’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada with conditions
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has approved RBC’s $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada, despite…
Transportation agency penalizes Air Canada for violating disabilities regulations
GATINEAU, Que. – The Canadian Transportation Agency says it’s issued a $97,500 penalty to Air…