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Pearson International Airport testing pick-ups using Uber and Lyft
TORONTO – Passengers landing at Toronto’s Pearson airport are now able to arrange to be…
Trump economic adviser Larry Kudlow suffers heart attack
NEW YORK – Larry Kudlow, the prominent economic commentator who joined the Trump administration this…
Judge tosses legal challenge against Cabot Links, clears way for condos
PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. – A legal challenge against Cape Breton’s Cabot Links golf resort aimed…
Major North American indices mostly positive after Trump, Kim summit
TORONTO – Major North American indices mostly moved up as the U.S. President and North…
N.L. premier invites Trump to ‘Come from Away’ show, discuss trade
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier has invited Donald Trump to the hit…
Fed raises key rate, sees acceleration in future hikes
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the second time…
Roots on track for the year despite being hampered in Q1 by winter storm: CEO
Canadian retailer Roots Corp. is on track to meet its forecasted growth for the year…
Volkswagen fined $1.2 billion in Germany over diesel scandal
BERLIN – Automaker Volkswagen said Wednesday that it’s being fined 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion)…
UK pub chain snubs Champagne, Prosecco ahead of Brexit
LONDON – A major U.K. pub chain will stop serving French Champagne, Italian Prosecco, and…
Major North American indices down after Fed indicates more rate hikes to come
Major North American indices fell after the Federal Reserve said it will raise interest rates…
Montreal borough votes to restrict Airbnb-style rentals in downtown core
MONTREAL – A Montreal borough is bringing in new rules aimed at limiting the number…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Alberta oilsands project wins regulator approval despite Indigenous objections
CALGARY – A northern Alberta oilsands project has been approved by the Alberta Energy Regulator…
Drivers pocket savings by allowing their insurer to come along for the ride
CALGARY – When his auto insurance company offered him the option to pay lower rates,…
How Fox’s businesses would match up with Disney and Comcast
NEW YORK – Competing bids from Comcast and Disney for the bulk of Twenty-First Century…
Key household debt ratio creeps lower in first quarter to 168.0 per cent
OTTAWA – The amount Canadians owe relative to their income posted its largest decline on…
Oil and gas workers still mainly old white males despite diversity gains: study
CALGARY – A new study shows that Canada’s energy sector workforce became larger and more…
Calgary 2026 leadership in the hands of entrepreneur, skier Scott Hutcheson
CALGARY – Riding around in the back of the Canadian men’s ski team van and…
DavidsTea founder wrests control of retailer, pledges path to profitability
MONTREAL – DavidsTea’s CEO resigned Thursday after losing a battle with the company’s co-founder that…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Hydro-Quebec and U.S. partner sign agreement to get power to Massachusetts
MONTREAL – Hydro-Quebec and Maine’s largest electricity transmission and distribution utility have signed agreements with…
Ontario’s Doug Ford to make case for NAFTA deal to U.S. counterparts
TORONTO – Vowing to stand with the federal Liberals, Ontario’s Progressive Conservative premier-designate said he…
Farmers in Trump country protest Pruitt’s ethanol policies
MINNEAPOLIS – Deep in the heart of Trump country, Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt…
McDonald’s to switch to paper straws in U.K., Ireland
NEW YORK – McDonald’s said Friday it will switch to paper straws at all its…