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Airline competition ramps up, setting stage for showdown and reducing (some) fares

Airline competition ramps up, setting stage for showdown and reducing (some) fares

MONTREAL — Passengers aren’t the only ones feeling cramped these days.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Household debt On Wednesday, Statistics Canada will release its national balance sheet and financial flow accounts report, which includes the household-debt-to-inco
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G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

G20 agreement reflects sharp differences over Ukraine and the rising clout of the Global South

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Group of 20 top world economies added the African Union as a member at their annual summit Saturday, and host India was able to get the disparate group to sign off on a final statement, but only after softening language on the co
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Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials on Friday released a draft environmental review of the Dakota Access oil pipeline , but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line’s controversial river crossing in North Dakota.
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Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing employees with regional airline Jazz Aviation says it is considering legal action as 54 people in Newfoundland and Labrador lose their jobs because of service changes by Air Canada.
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,074.65, down 57.43 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 24 cents, or 23.30 per cent, to $1.27 on 20.
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TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small loss Friday, with broad-based weakness led by metals and tech, while U.S. markets eked out slim gains amid ongoing concern about interest rates. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 57.
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BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected in August, but most forecasters still believe the Bank of Canada is done raising interest rates as overall trends in the economy point to a slowdown.
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Air Canada repays $589M in debt used to buy Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Air Canada repays $589M in debt used to buy Airbus and Boeing aircraft

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has repaid about $589 million in debt that it used to buy aircraft. The company said Friday it repaid a $462-million loan from Canada's Export Development Corp.
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The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missing

The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missing

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, a government official said Friday, as rescue crews in helicopters and boats ferried hundreds of people from inu
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