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Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative…
Hurricane Otis survivors search for friends and necessities in devastated Acapulco
ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of a Category 5 storm that killed at least 27…
Indians still want to move to Canada despite growing anxiety over political tensions
TORONTO – As tensions flare between India and Canada, recruitment firms say interest from workers…
Heather Reisman marks Indigo comeback with new store following leadership turmoil
TORONTO – Strolling between rows of books and a seemingly endless array of other wares…
Liberals pause carbon pricing on heating oil, double rural carbon price rebate top-up
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are increasing the carbon price rebate for rural Canadians and…
Self-reported paid sick leave coverage has increased ‘moderately’ since 1995: StatCan
OTTAWA – A new report from Statistics Canada says self-reported paid sick leave coverage has…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
U.S. markets fall led by technology weakness while TSX also moves lower
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index moved lower Thursday amid weakness in industrials, technology and…
Aecon shares sink 12%, troubles with legacy projects persist
TORONTO – Shares of Aecon Group Inc. fell 12 per cent Thursday after the company…
Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector ‘exceedingly strong’ in 2024
CALGARY – The outlook for Canada’s oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is “exceedingly…
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after profit warnings, strong economic data
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell in mixed trading after some big-name companies warned…
Rogers shuts down CityNews Ottawa radio station, lays off newsroom staff
Rogers Communications Inc. is closing its CityNews Ottawa radio station and laying off newsroom staff,…
US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July…
Doug Ford, François Legault call for swift end to St. Lawrence Seaway strike
The premiers of Ontario and Quebec are calling on both sides in the St. Lawrence…
‘A sculpture garden’: acclaimed artist to design Calgary museum terrace
CALGARY – A globally recognized artist is to design the rooftop terrace for the Glenbow…
Home sales, prices will likely fall in short term but pick up next spring: TD report
TORONTO – A new report by TD Economics predicts Canadian home sales and average prices…
Europe’s central bank halts rate hikes as war in the Middle East casts a shadow over the economy
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged Thursday for the…
Financial advice from AI may be educational but not holistic, experts say
TORONTO – As an experiment, Kelley Keehn asked ChatGPT to suggest a financial plan for…
Competition Bureau and Global Fuels agree to address Greenergy deal concerns
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau says it has reached a deal with Global Fuels Inc.…
Weekly applications for US jobless benefits tick up slightly
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose last week…
CPKC foresees tougher year due to ‘economic headwinds,’ port workers strike
Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. has lowered its financial forecast for the year, citing the…
West Fraser Timber third-quarter earnings, sales lower compared with last year
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it earned US$159 million in the third…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Rules were followed in alleged Islamophobic incident involving U.K. MP: Air Canada
OTTAWA – Air Canada staff followed procedure when they held back a British member of…