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Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the pop star's most prepared fans. The long-term care nurse based in Campbell River, B.C.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada The Bank of Canada will release the summary of deliberations from its recent interest rate decision on Tuesday and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rog
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What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

What European housing models could do for Canada’s affordability problems

TORONTO — Housing experts who have long promoted moving new home construction from suburbs to urban centres are calling for a similar approach to policy, saying several ideas currently percolating on the fringes of society in Canada have proven succe
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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 100 points Friday on strength in technology, base metal and financial stocks, while U.S. markets also moved higher.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
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Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth

Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ' campaign is actively warning business leaders that Donald Trump has a pattern of disregard for democracy and the rule of law that would threaten U.S.
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Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada's stock closed up almost 14 per cent after it announced a share buyback program, an earnings beat and a higher earnings outlook.
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Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Interior Health fined after hospital workers exposed to illicit substance

Interior Health fined after hospital workers exposed to illicit substance

PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been fined nearly $275,000 after workers were exposed to an unknown substance at a hospital in Penticton.
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US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
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