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First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the Panama government hasn't provided a legal basis for pursuing a closure plan for its Cobre Panama copper mine.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,881.19, up 115.46 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 21 cents, or 0.40 per cent, to $53.01 on 12.7 million shares.
TSX rises more than 100 points, while U.S. markets close out eighth winning week

TSX rises more than 100 points, while U.S. markets close out eighth winning week

TORONTO — Strength in materials and health care stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index more than 100 points Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended the day mixed, but nevertheless closed out their eighth straight winning week.
Moneris says 'intermittent processing issues' resolved, apologizes for inconvenience

Moneris says 'intermittent processing issues' resolved, apologizes for inconvenience

TORONTO — Canadians getting in some last-minute Christmas shopping faced some troubles at the checkout counter. Payments processing company Moneris says it experienced intermittent issues that caused a "service degradation.
TFI International announces deal to acquire Daseke for $8.30 per share

TFI International announces deal to acquire Daseke for $8.30 per share

MONTREAL — TFI International Inc. says it's acquiring Daseke Inc. for $8.30 in cash per common share. The Montreal-based transportation and logistics company says the deal is expected to close during the second quarter of 2024.
New agreement ratified for almost 26,000 workers at Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario

New agreement ratified for almost 26,000 workers at Loblaw-owned stores in Ontario

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — The United Food & Commercial Workers union says workers have ratified a collective agreement with Loblaw Cos. Ltd. covering almost 26,000 grocery store workers across Ontario.
Food industry groups accuse Galen Weston of inaccurate claim over grocery code

Food industry groups accuse Galen Weston of inaccurate claim over grocery code

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. chairman Galen Weston made an inaccurate statement about Australian grocery rules to a House of Commons committee, according to groups representing independent grocers, food suppliers and farmers.
RBC's takeover of HSBC Canada means less competition on mortgage rates: expert

RBC's takeover of HSBC Canada means less competition on mortgage rates: expert

The rubberstamped sale of HSBC's Canadian operations to RBC will lessen competition onmortgage rates, says one analyst who touted the bank's key role in lowering borrowing costs through its presence in Canada.
Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease

Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge tumbles in November as prices continue to ease

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of prices fell last month, another sign that inflation is easing and that Americans should benefit from reduced interest rates and get relief from painful price shocks in 2024.
Federal government posts $15.1 billion deficit between April and October this year

Federal government posts $15.1 billion deficit between April and October this year

OTTAWA — The federal government recorded a budgetary deficit of $15.1 billion between April and October, $7 billion of which was in October.
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