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Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week's scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the Biden administration as
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Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis in 20 states but sparing Ford from further shutdowns.
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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 Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,779.97, down 11.65 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up nine cents, or 8.65 per cent, to $1.13 on 10.
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Streamlined immigration program a 'Band-Aid solution': Pilots union

Streamlined immigration program a 'Band-Aid solution': Pilots union

OTTAWA — The union representing 11,000 Canadian pilots says a newly streamlined immigration program that looks to fill job gaps in transport fails to cut to the core of a dire labour shortage in aviation.
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Markets close out week in the red over 'higher for longer' interest rate expectations

Markets close out week in the red over 'higher for longer' interest rate expectations

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed out Friday down just a handful of points after falling more than 400 points a day earlier,while U.S. stock markets also moved lower.
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Stock market today: Wall Street's worst week in six months closes on another weak note

Stock market today: Wall Street's worst week in six months closes on another weak note

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst week in six months closed on another weak note. The S&P 500 gave up an early gain and ended 0.2% lower Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 106 points, and the Nasdaq composite slipped 0.1%.
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Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet

BANFF, Alta. — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told a business conference on Friday that despite her concerns with the federal Liberal government, there are some cabinet ministers she can work with.
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Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers

Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers

TORONTO — Autoworkers in the U.S. ramped up their strike Friday in a move that's expected to have knock-on effects for Canadian parts producers.
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Canada-India tensions spell trouble for trade growth, investment: business leaders

Canada-India tensions spell trouble for trade growth, investment: business leaders

TORONTO — The escalating tension between Canada and India is jeopardizing delicate trade and investment relationships that the two sides have been working for years to advance, business leaders said.
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Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $66.1 billion in July

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $66.1 billion in July

OTTAWA — Retail sales edged higher in July, driven by sales at supermarkets and grocery stores, but Statistics Canada said Friday its early estimate for August pointed to a decline. The agency said retail sales jumped 0.3 per cent to $66.
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