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Barrick sold one million ounces of gold and 101 million pounds of copper in Q2
TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corp. says it is on track to achieve its full-year copper…
Royal LePage says average home price down 0.7% year-over-year in second quarter
TORONTO – A report by Royal LePage says the average home price in Canada in…
Police say there’s no sign of crime by BBC anchor who allegedly paid teen for sexual photos
LONDON (AP) — There’s no evidence a BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for…
Rodriguez leaves door open to regulating Meta’s new social media platform Threads
Canada’s heritage minister is leaving the door open to regulating new social media platform Threads…
Laurentian Bank shares soar after it announced a review of strategic options
TORONTO – Shares of Laurentian Bank of Canada soared more than 30 per cent in…
Domino’s signs deal with Uber Eats in a bid to make more dough
If you can’t beat them, join them. In a major reversal, Domino’s Pizza said Wednesday…
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 up almost 200 points, U.S. stock markets also rise
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was up almost 200 points Wednesday on broad-based gains…
Bank of Canada raises key rate to five per cent as higher inflation levels persist
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada raised interest rates again on Wednesday, hitting the economy…
Halted Montreal-New York City train route sparks concern among tourism outlets
Montreal tourism operators have begun to feel the impact of the suspension of the only…
Bank of Canada raises rate to 5%: What we learned about inflation and the economy
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate on Wednesday, by 0.25…
Interest rate hikes weighing on cottage market, where prices are expected to slide
TORONTO – When the warm weather hits, Arthur Parks usually sees up to 10 referrals…
Back with a splash: CNE to debut ‘Vegas-style’ fountain show, bring back ice show
TORONTO – The Canadian National Exhibition promises to return with a splash next month —…
The text of the Bank of Canada’s latest interest rate decision
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target by a quarter…
Fidelity signs private real estate investment deal with Brookfield Asset Management
TORONTO – Fidelity Investments Canada ULC has signed a deal that will offer investors exposure…
US inflation falls to 3%, lowest level in more than 2 years, as price pressures ease
WASHINGTON (AP) — After two years of painfully high prices, inflation in the United States…
Autobody repair company Boyd Group Services names Jeff Murray as CFO
WINNIPEG – Boyd Group Services Inc. has named Jeff Murray as the company’s chief financial…
European Union lawmakers back a major plan to protect nature and fight climate change
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s parliament on Wednesday backed a major plan to protect…
EU fines US firm Illumina $475 million for jumping gun on buying cancer-screening company Grail
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Wednesday slapped a $475 million fine on U.S.…
More than 1,000 Canadians take CRA to court over pandemic payments — and some win
In late 2021, Tressa Mitchell was dealing with doctor’s appointments for her ailing mother when…
Labour minister asks mediator for terms to end B.C. port strike
Labour Minister Seamus O’Regan has given a federal mediator 24 hours to send him recommended…
Hostage freed after hourslong standoff at Las Vegas Strip resort room, police say
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man was arrested and a woman described as his hostage…
Uncertain demand clouds future of Canada’s planned LNG exports, experts say
VANCOUVER – Canadian liquefied natural gas projects looking to fill gaps in the global market…
Net-zero electricity grid for Alberta is possible, Wilkinson says
DRUMHELLER, Alta. – Against the backdrop of Alberta’s newest solar farm, federal Natural Resources Minister…