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DIY projects ramp up in pandemic, and so do sales at Lowe's

DIY projects ramp up in pandemic, and so do sales at Lowe's

Home improvement retailer Lowe's Cos. became the latest big box retailer to report surging sales during the fiscal second quarter as Americans are finding more ways to improve their home during the pandemic. Comparable store sales in the U.S.
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Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows

Now playing at the mall parking lot: movies, drag shows

NEW YORK — Angel Dougherty went to the mall last month — not to shop, but to watch a drive-in drag show in the parking lot.
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Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 0.1 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list July inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories

Here's a list July inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 0.1 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: -0.4 per cent (0.1) — Prince Edward Island: -0.
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Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

Walz administration keeps up fight against Line 3

MINNEAPOLIS — Gov. Tim Walz's administration said Tuesday it will appeal the latest approvals by state utility regulators for Enbridge Energy's plan to replace its old and corroding Line 3 crude oil pipeline across northern Minnesota.
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Tim Hortons delays hockey Barbie roll out to rush production of Black doll

Tim Hortons delays hockey Barbie roll out to rush production of Black doll

Barbie is getting ready to hit the hockey rink with an assist from Tim Hortons.
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,626.06, down 30.06 points) D-Box Technologies Inc. (TSX:DBO). Technology. Up nearly 10 cents, or 86.36 per cent, to nearly $0.
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Canada Energy Regulator forecasts 6.6% drop in Canadian oil production this year

Canada Energy Regulator forecasts 6.6% drop in Canadian oil production this year

CALGARY — The Canada Energy Regulator says its expects oil production in Canada will average 4.38 million barrels per day this year, down by 6.6 per cent compared with 2019.
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Canadians taking steps to avoid credit card debt, despite economic pressure

Canadians taking steps to avoid credit card debt, despite economic pressure

Taking on more credit card debt has not been part of the COVID-19 pandemic plan for many Canadians, data from TransUnion Canada on Tuesday suggests. The credit reporting agency said in a quarterly report that credit card balances fell 12.
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S&P/TSX composite down on energy weakness, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down on energy weakness, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed in the red Tuesday as energy weighed down the index, while the S&P 500 hit a record high. "There's a very distinct story in the markets today and that's largely one of the divergence between the U.S.
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