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More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

More than 400 lightning strikes spark eight new wildfires, BC Wildfire Services says

BRITISH COLUMBIA — The agency monitoring wildfires in British Columbia said eight new blazes sprang up in the southern regions of the area served by the Northwest Fire Centre, after more than 400 lightning strikes hit the area on Friday night.
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Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

Rail shutdown possible in two weeks, as lockout warnings follow labour board ruling

The country's two main railways warned Friday they will lock out their workers in less than two weeks unless the two sides can agree on new contracts, lending fresh weight to the threat of a work stoppage that would snarl supply chains nationwide.
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FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

FDA won't approve psychedelic MDMA for PTSD, calling for additional study

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental h
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S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

S&P/TSX composite up Friday, U.S. stock markets also rise to end volatile week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher Friday, helped by gains in base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets also rose moderately, marking the end of a volatile trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 85.
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Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. continued to feel the impacts of twin Hollywood strikes in its second quarter, but the end of the period marked a turning point.
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Wall Street is ending a wild week nearly where it began. More tests loom next week

Wall Street is ending a wild week nearly where it began. More tests loom next week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing a wild, whipsaw week for Wall Street with modest gains. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% Friday, coming off its best day since 2022, trimming its loss for the week down to 0.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
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RioCan in no rush to build even as interest rates drop, CEO says

RioCan in no rush to build even as interest rates drop, CEO says

TORONTO — It will take more than just interest rates dipping lower for RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust to start new major developments, said chief executive Jonathan Gitlin.
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AtkinsRéalis revs up nuclear business to seize on energy transition

AtkinsRéalis revs up nuclear business to seize on energy transition

MONTREAL — AtkinsRéalis Group Inc.'s nuclear business drove big growth in profits and backlog last quarter, as the engineering firm continued to capitalize on the global energy transition.
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Tragically Hip documentary series set for world premiere at Toronto film festival

Tragically Hip documentary series set for world premiere at Toronto film festival

TORONTO — A four-part docuseries on The Tragically Hip and film shorts from Oscar-winner Torill Kove and actor Connor Jessup are among the homegrown additions to the Toronto International Film Festival.
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Canopy Growth reports $127.1M Q1 loss, revenue down from year ago

Canopy Growth reports $127.1M Q1 loss, revenue down from year ago

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. posted a larger loss in its latest quarter compared with a year ago as its revenue declined. The cannabis producer says its loss attributable to the company amounted to $127.1 million or $1.
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