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Bond yields, uncertainty send markets lower Friday on both sides of the border

Bond yields, uncertainty send markets lower Friday on both sides of the border

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than one per cent Friday with broad-based losses led by financial, telecom and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also fell to close the week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 233.
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Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its worst week in a month with more losses

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its worst week in a month with more losses

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed out its worst week in a month with more losses. The S&P 500 fell 1.3% Friday. The Dow lost 286 points, and the Nasdaq composite dropped 1.5%.
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Poilievre calls on Ottawa to block RBC's $13.5B takeover of HSBC Canada

Poilievre calls on Ottawa to block RBC's $13.5B takeover of HSBC Canada

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling for the federal government to block Royal Bank of Canada's $13.5-billion takeover of HSBC Canada as a way to help with housing affordability.
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Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive aid to offset costs

Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive aid to offset costs

CALGARY — The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions.
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CRTC might ease Corus' Canadian content spending requirements after profit plunge

CRTC might ease Corus' Canadian content spending requirements after profit plunge

Canada's telecommunications regulator is looking to ease some Canadian content spending requirements for Corus Entertainment Inc. as the company says labour unrest in the U.S. entertainment industry and high inflation have hurt its bottom line.
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Timing, patience key to nabbing affordable concert, sports resale tickets: fans

Timing, patience key to nabbing affordable concert, sports resale tickets: fans

TORONTO — When Jagger Long heads to the Rogers Centre to watch a Toronto Blue Jays match, you'll often spot him in the first row behind home plate and at Scotiabank Arena, he's a pro at snagging seats with access to the venue's tunnel where you can b
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Aimia board recommends shareholders reject takeover offer from Mithaq Capital

Aimia board recommends shareholders reject takeover offer from Mithaq Capital

TORONTO — The board of directors of Aimia Inc. recommended that shareholders reject a takeover offer from Mithaq Capital SPC because it says it undervalues the company and is not compelling.
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Retail sales down slightly at $66.1 billion in August, Statistics Canada says

Retail sales down slightly at $66.1 billion in August, Statistics Canada says

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales fell 0.1 per cent to $66.1 billion in August as sales at new and used car dealers fell for the month, Statistics Canada said Friday.
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Israel-Hamas war: How to avoid misinformation when sharing imagery on social media

Israel-Hamas war: How to avoid misinformation when sharing imagery on social media

As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, fact-checkers have stressed the need to be careful when recirculating photos and videos seen on social media that purport to illustrate the violence on the ground.
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Banning plastic waste exports won't solve the world's plastic trash woes: Guilbeault

Banning plastic waste exports won't solve the world's plastic trash woes: Guilbeault

OTTAWA — The mountains of trash from foreign countries seen piling up around homes and temples in Myanmar are renewing calls for Canada and other wealthy countries to deal with their own plastic garbage at home, instead of exporting waste — and the p
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