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Toronto transit strike averted as TTC, union announce last minute deal

Toronto transit strike averted as TTC, union announce last minute deal

TORONTO — A strike that would have nearly shut down Toronto's public transit system has been averted, after the transit workers union and TTC announced a last minute deal following months of negotiations.
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Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

Oil CEOs tell House of Commons committee they support carbon pricing

The CEOs and executives of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies told a parliamentary committee Thursday that they while they oppose an emissions cap on their sector, they do support carbon pricing as a tool to reduce their industry's enviro
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Bell's fall/winter lineup adds Arnett comedy, drops Screen Award-winning 'Bria Mack'

Bell's fall/winter lineup adds Arnett comedy, drops Screen Award-winning 'Bria Mack'

TORONTO — Bell Media touted homegrown fare from "equity-deserving" groups as it detailed TV plans Thursday, but a Black-led show that just won the Canadian Screen Award for best comedy series was conspicuously absent.
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Saputo earns $92 million in fourth quarter, down from $159 million last year

Saputo earns $92 million in fourth quarter, down from $159 million last year

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. says it earned $92 million in its fourth quarter, down from $159 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based dairy processor says revenues for the quarter ended March 31 were $4.55 billion, up slightly from $4.
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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 (22,229.1, up 84.08 points): Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU). Mining. Down six cents, or 66.67 per cent, to three cents on 14.
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Energy and base metals help lift S&P/TSX composite Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

Energy and base metals help lift S&P/TSX composite Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed a day after reaching new records. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 84.08 points at 22,229.10.
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Scotiabank not overly concerned by Mexico election as bank maps out growth plans: CEO

Scotiabank not overly concerned by Mexico election as bank maps out growth plans: CEO

TORONTO — The head of Scotiabank says he's not overly concerned with the election result in Mexico, a key area of focus for growth at the bank.
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As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks

As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage combat aircraft to help the country's defense against Russia's aggression.
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Vancouver police crack down on stolen goods that turn up on downtown sidewalks

Vancouver police crack down on stolen goods that turn up on downtown sidewalks

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a crackdown on the sale of stolen goods that turn up on the sidewalks of the city's Downtown Eastside has led to five arrests and turned up more than $650,000 in cash, drugs and stolen property. Insp.
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Stock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day

Stock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as Wall Street’s momentum cooled following its latest record-setting day. The S&P 500 ended just barely lower Thursday, a day after setting an all-time high for the 25th time this year.
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