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Interest rate hikes might be over but don’t expect housing market to flare up: BMO
TORONTO – One Bay Street economist says it’s unlikely the housing market will flare up,…
Indigo Books & Music CEO Peter Ruis resigns as leadership changes continue
TORONTO – A year after he took on the top job, Indigo Books & Music…
Enbridge, Divert break ground on renewable fuel facility in Washington
CALGARY – Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. and U.S.-based food waste management company Divert Inc.…
Via Rail ramps up service, returning it to pre-pandemic levels
MONTREAL – Via Rail is increasing service in Ontario, returning the passenger railway to levels…
Foreign Relations chair seeks answers from US oil firms on Russia business after Ukraine invasion
The head of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee has asked the country’s top three…
Changes to minimum tax to add $2.6 billion over five years for feds: PBO
OTTAWA – The parliamentary budget officer says the federal government’s proposed changes to the alternative…
Sea-Doo maker BRP sees strong sales, profit as supply chain woes recede
MONTREAL – BRP Inc. enjoyed a 42 per cent year-over-year jump in profits last quarter…
Timeline of Indigo’s leadership changes and cyberattack
TORONTO – From a cyberattack that downed its website for weeks to board unrest and…
Montreal home sales in August up 4 per cent from year ago: QPAREB
MONTREAL – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says home sales in Montreal…
Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in prison for hacking and insider trading scheme
BOSTON (AP) — A wealthy Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin was sentenced Thursday…
BlackBerry expects Q2 revenue to total US$132 million
TORONTO – BlackBerry Ltd. expects revenue in its second quarter to total about US$132 million…
All in the family: What couples should know about shared bank accounts
TORONTO – A relationship is all about sharing, but when it comes to finances it…
US applications for unemployment benefits fall to lowest level in 7 months
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to the lowest level…
Precision Drilling to buy CWC Energy Services in deal valued at $141M
CALGARY – Precision Drilling Corp. has signed an agreement to acquire CWC Energy Services Corp.…
China exports decline slower than expected in August as economy remains under pressure
HONG KONG (AP) — China’s exports declined at a slower pace in August, even as…
Greek shipper pleads guilty to smuggling Iranian crude oil and will pay $2.4 million fine
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Greek shipper has pleaded guilty to a charge…
Health agency probing Air Canada vomit incident that echoes broader customer woes
MONTREAL – The outrage sparked by a passenger incident involving a vomit-smeared airplane seat reflects…
Liberals could ask Bank of Canada to stop hiking interest rates: NDP
OTTAWA – The federal government should follow the lead of British Columbia’s premier and ask…
Alimentation Couche-Tard reports lower revenues, profits in first quarter
LAVAL, Que. – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says its net earnings for the first quarter of…
Airlines face growing pressure from pilot unions as threat of brain drain looms
MONTREAL – Pilots are demanding better wages and benefits from their employers, raising financial pressure…
Markets down Wednesday on inflation concerns as Bank of Canada holds rates steady
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index lost almost 200 points Wednesday amid a broad-based decline,while…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
What today’s interest rate decision means, and what experts say is next
The Bank of Canada surprised almost no one when it held interest rates steady at…
Stock market today: Wall Street loses ground as weak stretch continues
NEW YORK – Stocks fell on Wall Street, continuing a weak stretch on this holiday-shortened…