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Strikes, wildfires and falling consumer demand derail CN profits
MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway Co. reported a drastic drop in profits for the three…
First Quantum Minerals earnings rise to US$325 million in third quarter
TORONTO – First Quantum Minerals Ltd. reported US$325 million in net earnings attributable to shareholders…
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut engines told police he experimented with mushrooms, complaint says
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An off-duty airline pilot riding in an extra cockpit seat on…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
As Teck weighs offers for coal business, likelihood of regulatory approval a factor
The head of Teck Resources Ltd. says he will only accept a bid for the…
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio wishes Canada’s AI legislation was further along by now
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence icon Yoshua Bengio wishes Canadian legislation on theincreasingly mighty technology he…
TSX moves lower Tuesday ahead of Bank of Canada rate announcement, U.S. markets rise
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index moved lower Tuesday, as energy and battery metals led…
Macklem warned premiers about dangers of putting BoC’s independence at risk
OTTAWA – Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem warned premiers who publicly asked the central…
Scotiabank says it will close eight branches across rural Newfoundland
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Scotiabank says it is closing eight branches across rural Newfoundland. A…
Grain farmers hit by seaway strike, as both sides agree to sit down with mediator
MONTREAL – The federal government has instructed workers and management in the St. Lawrence Seaway…
Freeland says feds will strike ‘challenging’ balance in fall budget update
OTTAWA – Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Tuesday the government’s fall economic statement will focus…
In courtroom faceoff, Michael Cohen says he was told to boost Trump’s asset values ‘arbitrarily’
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen faced off with him at the…
UAW strikes at General Motors plant in Texas as union begins targeting the cash cows of automakers
DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union turned up the heat on General Motors…
Unifor set to bargain for more than 2,800 workers at Loblaw-owned stores
TORONTO – Unifor is set to bargain on behalf of more than 2,800 grocery store…
Young women should invest differently — and more seriously — than men, experts say
Ageand income are usually the biggest factors in determining one’s investment strategy, but some personal…
CAE signs deal to sell health-care business to Madison Industries for $311 million
MONTREAL – CAE Inc. has signed a deal sell its health-care business to U.S. company…
Gaza has oil markets on edge. That could build more urgency to shift to renewables, IEA head says
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Tensions from the war in Gaza could help accelerate the move…
Via Rail CEO calls for right of way over freight trains, passenger bill of rights
MONTREAL – The federal government should move toward giving Via Rail trains formal right of…
An off-duty pilot is accused of trying to shut down the engines of a Horizon Air jet in midflight
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An off-duty pilot riding in the extra seat in the cockpit…
Autoworkers strike at Stellantis plant shutting down big profit center, 41,000 workers now picketing
DETROIT – The United Auto Workers union has once again escalated its strikes against big…
Chevron buys Hess for $53 billion, 2nd megadeal in the oil patch this month as energy prices soar
NEW YORK – Chevron is buying Hess Corp. for $53 billion and it’s not even…
TFI International Inc. reports US$133.3 million net income amid weaker demand
MONTREAL – TFI International Inc. says its net income for the third quarter was US$133.3…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Canada using ‘dormant’ treaty to sidestep Indigenous rights in U.S.: court documents
WASHINGTON – The federal government and Enbridge Inc. are trying to exploit a “dormant” and…