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Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

TORONTO — Exchange-traded funds have long been a solid pick for investors looking to passively track an index like the S&P 500, while mutual funds were a good bet for active management of portfolios.
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HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

TORONTO — A new report says inflation and employee burnout are topping concerns for Canadian businesses for this year and next.
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A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law.
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Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Senate passed a social media ban for young children on Thursday that will soon become a world-first law.
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B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

B.C. Premier Eby says U.S. tariffs would be 'devastating' for forest industry

A 25-per-cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods would be "devastating" for the province's lumber and forestry industries, British Columbia Premier David Eby said Wednesday ahead of a meeting with fellow premiers and the prime minister.
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Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

Alberta's pledge to take over ownership of emissions data 'irresponsible': Guilbeault

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA — Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Alberta's plan to make greenhouse gas emissions data the property of the provincial government could lead to oil and gas companies breaking federal laws.
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US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.
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Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls

Robert Wickens moving up to IMSA GTD series in 2025 thanks to new Bosch hand controls

It's been a long road back to the highest levels of motorsport for Canadian driver Robert Wickens. Six years after he was paralyzed in a violent wreck, Wickens will again be behind the wheel against some of the best drivers in North America.
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Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap

Industry not consulted on Alberta's plan to challenge federal emissions cap

CALGARY — The Alberta government did not consult with the oil and gas sector before announcing a sweeping set of plans it says it could use to challenge the proposed federal greenhouse gas emissions cap, industry sources say.
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S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday while U.S. markets move lower

S&P/TSX composite rises Wednesday while U.S. markets move lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, helped by strength in telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower ahead of Thanksgiving. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 83.16 points at 25,488.30.
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