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Yukon's 2023-2024 finances swing into deficit from original surplus forecast

Yukon's 2023-2024 finances swing into deficit from original surplus forecast

Yukon's government says the territory recorded a non-consolidated deficit of more than $42 million, an almost $91-million swing from the original forecast of a surplus of $48-million.
Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M in settlement with US

Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M in settlement with US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department, officials said Thursday.
McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

McDonald's says onions from California-based produce company linked to deadly E. coli outbreak

A California-based produce company was the source of fresh onions linked to a deadly E. coli food poisoning outbreak at McDonald’s, officials with the restaurant chain said Thursday.
Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M in settlement with US

Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M in settlement with US

WASHINGTON (AP) — The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department, officials said Thursday.
S&P/TSX composite closes lower as mining sector weighs, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes lower as mining sector weighs, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Thursday as mining and telecom stocks weighed, while U.S. stocks were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 22.07 points at 24,551.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish as Tesla surges

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed finish as Tesla surges

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish after Tesla surged and IBM slumped following their latest profit reports. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Thursday to break its first three-day losing streak since early September.
Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower

Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower

RENO, Nev.
Cineplex appeals Competition Tribunal decision on ‘drip pricing’

Cineplex appeals Competition Tribunal decision on ‘drip pricing’

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. has launched an appeal of a record $38.9-million fine for deceptive marketing practices imposed by the Competition Tribunal.
Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program

Golf carts to ride roads in seven Alberta municipalities under pilot program

Alberta golfers squeaking out their last rounds before winter hits might not have to put their carts away quite yet.
Teck Resources' share prices falls as miner lowers copper production forecast again

Teck Resources' share prices falls as miner lowers copper production forecast again

The share price of Teck Resources Ltd. took a hit Thursday as the Canadian mining company announced it is once again lowering its full-year forecast for copper production.