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Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end Nevada fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with…
Cenovus reports second quarter profits down, lowers upstream production guidance
CALGARY – Cenovus Energy has been able to restore almost all of its output in…
Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month
TORONTO – Freedom Mobile is adding 5G capability for some customers as its new parent…
Teck Resources says still evaluating options on coal business sale
Teck Resources Ltd. is making progress in evaluating the various offers put forward by prospective…
Precision Drilling reports $26.9 million profit in Q2 as company reduces debt
CALGARY – Precision Drilling Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of $26.9 million, reversing a $24.6…
Halal finance options have expanded in recent years, but demand outstrips supply
When Imad Ansari wanted to start investing around 15 years ago, his options were limited.…
European Central Bank hikes interest rates to combat inflation and leaves door open to more
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth straight…
Advocacy group says banks show little progress on climate action
TORONTO – A new report from an advocacy group says that Canada’s big banks show…
EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Thursday that it has opened an antitrust investigation…
Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada
TORONTO – Your next Canada Goose coat might be on its second life by the…
Rob Manfred’s term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred’s term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday…
Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s president
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger’s democratically elected president, announcing…
Federal Reserve raises rates for 11th time to fight inflation but gives no clear sign of next move
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday for the 11th…
GFL Environmental sees revenue, net income grow in second quarter
VAUGHAN, Ont. – GFL Environmental Inc. says its net income from continuing operations was $293.8…
Canada geese ‘stained’ with crude oil at Imperial Oil facility in Alberta
CALGARY – The Alberta Energy Regulator says a flock of Canada geese were stained with…
New housing minister says closing door on newcomers is no solution to housing crunch
OTTAWA – Canada’s new housing and infrastructure minister says closing the door to newcomers is…
New electric vehicle charging network being built by major automakers could lure more buyers to EVs
DETROIT (AP) — The announcement Wednesday that seven major automakers are joining to build a…
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 steps higher Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed after rate hike
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index posted anemic gains Wednesday as a rise in battery…
‘Huge kettle of fish’ faces new transport minister Pablo Rodriguez
Pablo Rodriguez has been sworn in as Canada’s new transport minister as part of a…
Stock market today: Wall Street ends mixed after Fed raises interest rates
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street held steady after the Federal Reserve followed through on…
Sun Life to acquire victual care provider Dialogue Health Technologies
TORONTO – Sun Life Financial Inc. has reached a deal to acquire virtual care provider…
Big global brands drove supplier prices higher in second quarter: Loblaw
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Large global suppliers are driving costs higher for Loblaw Companies Ltd., the…
BoC mindful of not overdoing rate hikes, summary of deliberations reveals
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada says it’s trying to not raise interest rates more…