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First of six units begin generating power at B.C.'s Site C dam

First of six units begin generating power at B.C.'s Site C dam

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — BC Hydro says the massive Site C dam project in northeastern British Columbia has started generating power.
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S&P/TSX composite rises more than 100 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite rises more than 100 points Monday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained just over 100 points Monday as strength in financial and technology stocks helped outweigh losses in energy, while U.S. markets also moved higher.
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Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%

Stock market today: Wall Street climbs ahead of a big week for Big Tech as oil drops 6%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rising as gains for Big Tech make up for slides in oil-and-gas stocks after the price of crude tumbled sharply. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.
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Emerging markets fund launched for Canadian pensions as economies mature

Emerging markets fund launched for Canadian pensions as economies mature

TORONTO — Canadian pension plans have a new way to invest in the growing potential of emerging markets as Bridgehouse Asset Managers and Ninety One Ltd. open a new fund aimed at the segment.
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Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

Medical association calls for elimination of sick note requirements by employers

The Canadian Medical Association wants to eliminate sick note requirements by companies for employees with short-term minor illnesses, saying they burden physicians with unnecessary administrative tasks.
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Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East

Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.
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Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (AP) — Jeremy Ford hates wasting water.
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'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

'Baffling': MP says Alberta minister made false claims about pandemic bill

EDMONTON — A Liberal member of Parliament says he's baffled by the Alberta United Conservative government's response to his private member's bill about pandemic preparedness.
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GardaWorld founder to take control of firm in deal for BC Partners' majority stake

GardaWorld founder to take control of firm in deal for BC Partners' majority stake

MONTREAL — The founder of Garda World Security Corp. has signed a deal to take control of the company by acquiring BC Partners' majority stake in the global security firm.
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Dockworkers at Port of Montreal continue labour action with partial unlimited strike

Dockworkers at Port of Montreal continue labour action with partial unlimited strike

MONTREAL — After holding a 24-hour strike on Sunday, dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have decided to continue their pressure tactics with a general strike at two terminals.
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