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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…
Crescent Point Energy reports $212.3 million profit in second quarter
CALGARY – Crescent Point Energy Corp. reported its second-quarter profit fell by 36 per cent…
Rogers cutting costs, eliminating duplication amid integration of Shaw
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. says it found $48 million in cost savings in its…
Shopify dives deeper into AI with new products, including chatbot for merchants
As Shopify President Harley Finkelstein works, he often keeps a ChatGPT window up on his…
‘Old boys’ club’: Employees question how Regina rebrand was approved
REGINA – Federal government employees expressed relief that Prairies Economic Development Canada was not involved…
Flight delays at Canadian airlines far outstrip peers in U.S., despite improvements
MONTREAL – Canada’s two biggest airlines saw a far higher proportion of their flights delayed…
Port strike will take two months for recovery, CN says, as wildfires dent earnings
MONTREAL – Canada’s largest railway said the B.C. port strike will take two months to…
First Quantum Minerals earns US$93 million in second quarter
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it earned US$93 million in the second quarter of 2023,…
B.C. port workers mull contract offer as expert warns of more labour strife
VANCOUVER – More large-scale disputes like the industrial action at British Columbia’s ports may be…
U.S. consumer confidence jumps to a two-year high as inflation eases
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
S&P/TSX composite ticks lower Tuesday on mixed trading, U.S. markets rise
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index ticked lower Tuesday amid mixed trading results, while U.S.…
Crave introduces ad-supported tiers, including a $9.99/month plan
TORONTO – Crave is introducing two ad-supported tiers that each shave $5 or $10 off…
Narrowed price discount for oilsands bitumen in Q2 should boost cash flows: Analysts
CALGARY – Analysts say a dramatic narrowing in the price discount for western Canadian heavy…
Stock market today: Wall Street rises ahead of Big Tech profit reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher as Wall Street waits to hear from some…
China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US
BEIJING (AP) — China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister on Tuesday and replaced him…
Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes ‘expedited’ negotiation timelines
TORONTO – Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne’s newly launched consultation process regarding wireless access on Toronto’s…
Toronto’s downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young
Toronto’s downtown office vacancy rate hit 12 per cent in the second quarter, up from…
UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike
NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union…
Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say
When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for…
Champagne launches consultation to ensure wireless coverage for all TTC riders
OTTAWA – Canada’s federal industry minister said he’s taking action to ensure riders on Toronto’s…
‘Barbenheimer’ breaks summer box-office records at Cineplex on opening weekend
TORONTO – Cineplex says the opening weekend for “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” raked in the company’s…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Crop farmers asked to help their ranching neighbours as Prairie drought continues
Saskatchewan farmers forced to write off drought-afflicted crops are being asked to consider ways to…