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More Canadians opting for home co-ownership amid affordability crunch: Royal LePage

More Canadians opting for home co-ownership amid affordability crunch: Royal LePage

TORONTO — Affordability is the top reason cited among Canadians who opted for co-ownership with family members and friends, according to a new Royal LePage survey.
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Polar Express ride at the CNE in Toronto reopens after injury earlier this week

Polar Express ride at the CNE in Toronto reopens after injury earlier this week

A popular ride at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto has reopened after a rider was injured earlier this week.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,292.62, down 37.70 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 17 cents, or 28.33 per cent, to 77 cents on 31.
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Lululemon ups forecast, tops expectations with double-digit earnings growth

Lululemon ups forecast, tops expectations with double-digit earnings growth

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported an 18 per cent surge in profits last quarter, prompting it to raise its fiscal forecast for the year after beating expectations. The Vancouver-based company, which reports in U.S.
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S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks led by Shopify Inc. after its deal to help merchants integrate with Amazon.com Inc. wasn't enough to prevent a small loss on Canada's main stock index Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
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Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

Oil and gas sector says new data shows it can both hike output and lower emissions

CALGARY — Canada's oil and gas sector is pointing to new government numbers that it says proves the industry can increase production and lower emissions at the same time.
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Canadian pot stocks jump on reports that U.S. may ease cannabis restrictions

Canadian pot stocks jump on reports that U.S. may ease cannabis restrictions

TORONTO — Embattled Canadian cannabis stocks jumped Thursday on the hope that the U.S. may ease restrictions on the substance. The Associated Press reported that the U.S.
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Toronto-area Metro workers ratify second tentative agreement after month-long strike

Toronto-area Metro workers ratify second tentative agreement after month-long strike

TORONTO — Metro workers from 27 stores in the Greater Toronto Area have a new collective agreement after a month-long strike, the union said Thursday.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ends lower, closes out first losing month since February

Stock market today: Wall Street ends lower, closes out first losing month since February

NEW YORK — Stocks gave up early gains and closed lower, a downbeat end to the market’s first losing month since February. The S&P 500 ended with a loss of 0.2%, breaking a four-day winning streak. The Dow fell 168 points, or 0.5%.
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CIBC profits down on higher loan loss provisions after revised economic outlook

CIBC profits down on higher loan loss provisions after revised economic outlook

TORONTO — A more pessimistic outlook on interest rates and the economy led CIBC to boost how much it set aside for bad loans in its latest quarter, a move echoed by other banks as they prepare for slower growth ahead.
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