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Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

Strike could cost $250 million per week, experts say, with consumers taking a hit too

The B.C. port workers strike could cost companies hundreds of millions of dollars per week, experts and business groups say, with smaller operators and consumers feeling the biggest pinch.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,103.89, down 100.98): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Down 12 cents, or 16.44 per cent, to 61 cents on 8.
How did the federal government and Meta reach an impasse over the Online News Act?

How did the federal government and Meta reach an impasse over the Online News Act?

Tensions between Ottawa and tech giants further escalated on Wednesday over Canada's recently passed Online News Act.
S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite down more than 100 points Wednesday, U.S. markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points Wednesday amid broad-based weakness, while U.S. stock markets also slumped.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts lower as markets worldwide pull back

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street edged lower following a rally that sent it roaring 16% higher for the year so far. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% Wednesday, edging down from its highest level since April 2022. The Dow fell 129 points, or 0.4%.
Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack

Mitigation efforts continue at Suncor in wake of cyberattack

CALGARY — Canada's top technical authority on cybersecurity is working closely with Suncor Energy Inc. in the aftermath of a high-profile systems breach at the oil and gas giant.
Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress

Watchdog unveils guidelines to support mortgage-holders under financial stress

Canada's financial consumer watchdog is warning lenders not to take advantage of mortgage holders who are facing severe financial stress as interest rates and the cost of living rise.
Auto sales continue to rise in June, up 12.6 per cent from last year: DesRosiers

Auto sales continue to rise in June, up 12.6 per cent from last year: DesRosiers

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says June brought another strong month for auto sales. The consultancy firm says total light vehicle sales for the month were up 12.6 per cent from a year ago.
Media outlets pull back from Facebook, Instagram as Meta plans to block news

Media outlets pull back from Facebook, Instagram as Meta plans to block news

Media companies began pulling advertising from some social media platforms and telling readers and viewers how to access news directly as Google and Metamoved toward blocking Canadian news from their services.
Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month's home prices ticked up from May as prospective homebuyers faced a dearth of supply in the region. The board says the composite benchmark sat at more than $1.
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