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S&P/TSX composite down more than one per cent, U.S. markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down more than one per cent, U.S. markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell more than one per cent Wednesday, with broad-based losses led by the energy sector, while U.S. markets also fell by more than one per cent. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 222.55 points to 19,284.
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First Quantum says negotiations restarted on future of Panama mine

First Quantum says negotiations restarted on future of Panama mine

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. said it is back in discussions with the government of Panama over a benefits sharing agreement as it looks to avoid a shutdown of its Cobre Panamá mine. Toronto-based First Quantum said on Dec.
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Canadian oilpatch likely to surpass 2022's production record, but only slightly

Canadian oilpatch likely to surpass 2022's production record, but only slightly

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies are expected to increase spending in 2023, but analysts say it will be another year of modest growth and not a return to boom times.
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Review of RBC's $13.5B takeover of HSBC Canada shows limits to system: critics

Review of RBC's $13.5B takeover of HSBC Canada shows limits to system: critics

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada's proposed $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Bank Canada will face scrutiny from Canada's competition watchdogs in the year ahead, but critics say their leash is too short while efforts in the U.S.
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27 deaths reported in western NY from massive storm

27 deaths reported in western NY from massive storm

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Twenty-seven storm-related deaths have been reported in western New York. That brings the nation's death toll from this weekend's massive storm to at least 48 people.
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Bell faces human rights complaint over alleged inaccessibility for blind customers

Bell faces human rights complaint over alleged inaccessibility for blind customers

TORONTO — Bell Communications Inc. is facing a human rights complaint over allegations that it's failing to provide full service to its blind customers.
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Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,506.65, up 156.99): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up $1.26, or 2.33 per cent, to $55.35 on 14.7 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock indexwas up more than 150 points on the last day of trading before Christmas, while U.S. markets were also on the sunny side after a dramatic slide Thursday on both sides of the border.
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Keystone pipeline reopening plan approved; in-service date not yet announced

Keystone pipeline reopening plan approved; in-service date not yet announced

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has received regulatory approval to restart the remaining segment of the Keystone pipeline that has been shut down since suffering its worst oil spill in the pipeline's history on Dec. 7.
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