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Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario
Umicore says it has halted spending on a $2.76-billion battery materials plant in eastern Ontario. The global materials company says it made the decision because of scaled-back expectations for growth in the electric vehicle market.
Jul 26, 2024 4:13 PM
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Bell Canada president admits 'congestion' issues slowed down Yukon cell network
Bell Canada president Mirko Bibic says the company takes complaints from Yukon residents about poor cellphone service in the territory "extremely seriously.
Jul 26, 2024 2:50 PM
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Yukon government stepping in to build 'safety berm' after company misses deadlines
WHITEHORSE, YUKON — The Yukon government says it is stepping in to build a safety berm at the site of the Eagle Gold mine disaster after the mine's owner failed to meet a deadline imposed by an inspector last week.
Jul 26, 2024 2:03 PM
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S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday
TORONTO — Widespread gains helped push Canada's main stock index higher Friday, while U.S. stock markets also rose after an encouraging U.S. inflation report.
Jul 26, 2024 1:58 PM
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Environmental activists target Montreal airport for third consecutive day
MONTREAL — Environmental activists have caused disruptions outside Montreal Trudeau International Airport for three consecutive days protesting Canadian fossil fuel policy. On Friday around 12:30 p.m.
Jul 26, 2024 1:46 PM
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Postmedia plans to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain
HALIFAX — Postmedia Network Inc. has announced plans to buy "certain businesses" belonging to SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two insolvent media companies behind Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain.
Jul 26, 2024 1:34 PM
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Jasper fires could cost insurance industry $700 million: DBRS estimate
The Jasper wildfires could cost the insurance industry up to $700 million, making it one of the most expensive wildfire disasters in Canadian history, DBRS Morningstar said Friday.
Jul 26, 2024 1:27 PM
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Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit
HALIFAX — As the Nova Scotia government announced it ended the last fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $144 million, opposition parties called for changes to spending practices that allow the governing party to approve extra spending without oversi
Jul 26, 2024 1:10 PM
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Stock market today: Most of Wall Street leaps in a widespread rally, from big stocks to small
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rallied following encouraging reports on inflation and on profits at 3M and other big U.S. companies. The S&P 500 rose 1.1% for its best day in seven weeks. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.
Jul 26, 2024 1:08 PM
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B.C. port employers say foremen's union plans industry-wide strike vote
VANCOUVER — The BC Maritime Employers Association says it has been told by a lawyer for the foremen's union that an industry-wide strike vote will take place in coming weeks.
Jul 26, 2024 1:01 PM
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