Skip to content
Join our Newsletter

National Business

Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of vote by union workers who have crippled production

Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss ahead of vote by union workers who have crippled production

EVERETT, Wash. (AP) — Boeing reported a massive loss of more than $6 billion in its third quarter, dragged down by a work stoppage and charges tied to its commercial aircraft and defense programs. Boeing lost $9.
A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

A patchwork of progress on climate at life insurance giants: report

TORONTO — A new report shows the patchwork of progress at Canada's big life insurers in their efforts to address climate change, and reduce their more than $90 billion in fossil fuel investments.
Oil removal work begins on 'fragile' Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.

Oil removal work begins on 'fragile' Second World War-era wreck in coastal B.C.

An oil salvage operation is underway on the fragile wreckage of a U.S.
Bank of Canada to release interest rate decision, economic forecast today

Bank of Canada to release interest rate decision, economic forecast today

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is set to make its latest interest rate decision this morning. The central bank has lowered its key policy interest rate three times so far this year to bring it to 4.25 per cent.
Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

Investing in oil and gas still important, IEA deputy head tells Calgary crowd

CALGARY — Investments in oil and gas production are important and must continue in tandem with increased investment in renewable and clean technologies, the deputy head of the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

Deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders sickens 49 people in 10 states

E. coli food poisoning linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder hamburgers has sickened at least 49 people in 10 states, including one person who died and 10 who were hospitalized, federal health officials said Tuesday.
Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

Wildfires and labour woes singe CN profits amid economic ‘challenges’: CEO

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. felt the heat of wildfires and labour disputes last quarter, as the company looks to rebound from the resulting cargo backlogs and lost business.
Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences

Manitoba government says it needs more time to review some cannabis licences

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is extending, by more than a year, a temporary moratorium on some new cannabis outlets.
Battery module production begins at NextStar Energy plant in Windsor

Battery module production begins at NextStar Energy plant in Windsor

WINDSOR, Ont. — NextStar Energy says it has begun production on battery modules at a southwestern Ontario plant.
S&P/TSX composite down less than 10 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down less than 10 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down less than 10 points in Tuesday trading ahead of an interest rate announcement on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.63 points at 24,716.70.