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Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

Air travel across US thrown into chaos after computer outage

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Wednesday after a government system that offers safety and other information to pilots broke down, stranding some planes on the ground for hours.
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EXPLAINER: How NOTAM caused widespread flight disruptions

EXPLAINER: How NOTAM caused widespread flight disruptions

DALLAS (AP) — Until Wednesday, few travelers had ever heard of a Notice to Air Missions, or NOTAM, nor did they know that the system used to generate those notices could cause widespread travel misery.
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Aritzia reports record revenue in third quarter, profit of $70.7 million

Aritzia reports record revenue in third quarter, profit of $70.7 million

Aritzia Inc. says it had record quarterly revenue in its third quarter as it made gains company wide including notable growth in the U.S. and online. The Vancouver-based clothing retailer says net revenue of $624.6 million for the quarter ending Nov.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,025.05, up 126.19 points): Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Down 37 cents, or 1.47 per cent, at $24.79 on 7.9 million shares.
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Tax relief, more health spending among Manitoba premier's pre-election plans

Tax relief, more health spending among Manitoba premier's pre-election plans

WINNIPEG — Manitobans may see some tax relief, financial help with inflation and money for addiction treatment before the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.
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Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

TORONTO — With a number of Ontario municipalities eyeing property tax increases, experts say homeowners across the province can expect to see higher tax bills this year because of inflation, pandemic costs and recent provincial changes to development
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S&P/TSX composite closes higher in broad gains, U.S. stocks also up

S&P/TSX composite closes higher in broad gains, U.S. stocks also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher on broad gains as commodities rose, while U.S. stock markets also ended up a day before the release of key inflation data. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 126.19 points at 20,025.05.
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HBC says head of online division retiring, names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as replacement

HBC says head of online division retiring, names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as replacement

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. says the head of The Bay, its online marketplace division, is retiring this month and that the current president of Hudson's Bay, which oversees Canadian retails stores, will take on the additional role.
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LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

TORONTO — The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is continuing to investigate a "cybersecurity incident" that has knocked out its website and mobile app since Tuesday.
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Here's what you need to know about the Nexus application process update

Here's what you need to know about the Nexus application process update

OTTAWA — Canadian and U.S. border agencies say they have a plan to reduce the backlog for the Nexus trusted-traveller program.
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