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Rogers CEO not concerned by higher churn rate as company reports Q4 profit down

Rogers CEO not concerned by higher churn rate as company reports Q4 profit down

The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc. dismissed analyst concerns about wireless customers leaving the carrier, saying the company was focused on its premium brand where performance was stronger.
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Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

Rogers Sugar refinery workers in Vancouver ratify new five-year contract

VANCOUVER — Rogers Sugar Inc. says unionized workers at its Vancouver refinery have ratified a new collective agreement. The five-year deal brings an end a strike that began in September.
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Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why

Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here's why

NEW YORK (AP) — TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward.
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More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low

More Americans apply for unemployment benefits but layoffs still historically low

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose last week to the highest level in 11 weeks, though layoffs remain at historically low levels. Applications for unemployment benefits climbed to 224,000 for the week ending Jan.
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Real estate receiverships on the rise as projects stall

Real estate receiverships on the rise as projects stall

TORONTO — From one of Canada’s tallest condo towers to bare tracts of land, residential development projects across the country are increasingly being pushed into receivership.
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Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there's more to consider

Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there's more to consider

OTTAWA — RRSP loans might be a tempting option for Canadians looking to top up their retirement savings this year, but financial experts urge caution for those thinking about borrowing to invest.
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AIMCo sets up $1B fund to invest in energy transition opportunities

AIMCo sets up $1B fund to invest in energy transition opportunities

EDMONTON — The Alberta Investment Management Corp. has set up a new $1-billion fund dedicated to investing in the global energy transition and decarbonization sectors.
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Bank of England follows US Fed in keeping interest rates on hold and failing to signal imminent cuts

Bank of England follows US Fed in keeping interest rates on hold and failing to signal imminent cuts

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has kept its main interest rate at a near 16-year high as inflation remains too high for comfort, and like the U.S.
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Explosion strikes near vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen as Houthi rebel attacks continue

Explosion strikes near vessel in the Red Sea off Yemen as Houthi rebel attacks continue

JERUSALEM (AP) — Yemen's Houthi rebels fired two ballistic missiles Thursday at a Liberian-flagged container ship in the Red Sea, a U.S. defense official said, the latest attack by the rebels as America launches airstrikes targeting them.
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Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?

Inflation in Europe edges down again. But will Houthi attacks on ships spoil the relief?

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in Europe edged lower in January to 2.8%, keeping alive speculation about quick interest rate cuts that would lower borrowing costs for businesses and consumers — and help boost the stagnating economy.
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