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October travel continues upward trend, but still under pre-pandemic levels: StatCan

October travel continues upward trend, but still under pre-pandemic levels: StatCan

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Canadian international travel rebounded sharply in October as the transportation industry continued its post-pandemic recovery. The agency says Canadian residents returned from 3.
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Weather ruin your holiday plans? Here's what to do if your flight was cancelled

Weather ruin your holiday plans? Here's what to do if your flight was cancelled

The holiday plans of thousands of people have been disrupted as bad weather forces the cancellation of large swathes of flights across the country.
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Federal government posts $0.2 billion deficit for April to October period

Federal government posts $0.2 billion deficit for April to October period

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a deficit of $0.2 billion during the first seven months of the 2022-23 fiscal year.
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An inflation measure watched by the Fed eases to 5.5%

An inflation measure watched by the Fed eases to 5.5%

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation closely watched by the Federal Reserve slowed last month, another sign that a long surge in consumer prices seems to be easing. Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 5.
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Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in October, Statistics Canada says

Canadian economy grew by 0.1% in October, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew slightly in October with the latest reading on real gross domestic product coming in higher than expected. Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy edged up 0.
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Stocks open lower on Wall Street ahead of Christmas holiday

Stocks open lower on Wall Street ahead of Christmas holiday

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to a weak start on Wall Street following some mixed news on the economy. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% Friday.
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After a strong year for the economy, 2023 will be shaped by high interest rates

After a strong year for the economy, 2023 will be shaped by high interest rates

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy started off the year with a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, but heading in 2023, high interest rates are expected to take a significant toll.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,349.66, down 221.44): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down 88 cents, or 1.60 per cent, to $54.09 on 14.3 million shares.
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P.E.I. budget update: Government revenue up by $240 million, deficit up by $2 million

P.E.I. budget update: Government revenue up by $240 million, deficit up by $2 million

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island's government says its revenues will rise by $238.6 million this fiscal year partly because it is collecting more in taxes than originally estimated.
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S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also reverse gains

S&P/TSX composite down more than 200 points, U.S. markets also reverse gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 200 points Thursday, pulled down by broad-based losses, while U.S. markets also reversed much of the gains made Wednesday, with the Nasdaq tumbling more than two per cent.
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