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Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

Enbridge to purchase three U.S. utilities for $14 billion in cash and debt

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a US$14 billion cash-and-debt deal that represents a major vote of confidence by the Canadian company in the future of natural gas.
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United Airlines says the outage that held up departing flights was not a cybersecurity issue

United Airlines says the outage that held up departing flights was not a cybersecurity issue

United Airlines said Tuesday that a software update triggered a glitch that forced it to halt departures nationwide, briefly crippling one of the nation's biggest carriers on a busy travel day.
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South Korean firm opening copper foil plant in Quebec for use in electric vehicles

South Korean firm opening copper foil plant in Quebec for use in electric vehicles

GRANBY, Que. — A new player has entered Quebec's electric vehicle battery sector, with a South Korean firm announcing it will open a copper foil factory in the province by 2026.
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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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,413.76, down 131.60 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 19 cents, or 25.68 per cent, to 93 cents on 18.
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S&P/TSX composite posts loss Tuesday ahead of rate decision, U.S. markets also lower

S&P/TSX composite posts loss Tuesday ahead of rate decision, U.S. markets also lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower as investors await an interest rate decision from the Bank of Canada Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also posted losses. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 131.60 points at 20,413.76.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ends lower following two weeks of gains

Stock market today: Wall Street ends lower following two weeks of gains

NEW YORK — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street as traders return from a long holiday weekend. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Tuesday. The index is coming off its second weekly gain. The Dow lost 0.6% and the Nasdaq slipped 0.1%. Crude oil prices rose.
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Train service between Montreal, New York poised to resume after summer shutdown

Train service between Montreal, New York poised to resume after summer shutdown

MONTREAL — Amtrak says it aims to relaunch passenger train service between Montreal and New York City next week, a route that typically carries more than 100,000 travellers per year.
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Canadian home prices forecasted to be flat this fall amid high interest rates: report

Canadian home prices forecasted to be flat this fall amid high interest rates: report

TORONTO — A new Re/Max Canada report forecasts the country's real estate market will soften this fall with average home prices predicted to remain flat as the housing market deals with high interest rates and a lack of homes for sale.
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Unionized Starbucks store in Vancouver to close as lease expires

Unionized Starbucks store in Vancouver to close as lease expires

VANCOUVER — One of the few unionized Starbucks stores in British Columbia is closing at the end of September.
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Vancouver on track to see home price stabilization amid higher borrowing costs: board

Vancouver on track to see home price stabilization amid higher borrowing costs: board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says higher borrowing costs combined with seasonal patterns are putting the housing market on track to see slowing sales and price stabilization.
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