Skip to content

National Business

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.1 per cent in May. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.0 per cent (10.8) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
National employment numbers for May from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for May from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's May employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.1 per cent (5.2) Employment rate: 61.9 per cent (61.9) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.
West denounces death sentences for 3 who fought for Ukraine

West denounces death sentences for 3 who fought for Ukraine

BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine and the West denounced a pro-Moscow court that sentenced two British citizens and a Moroccan to death for fighting for Ukraine, calling the proceedings a sham and a violation of the rules of war.
Asian shares mixed after rate jitters tumble on Wall Street

Asian shares mixed after rate jitters tumble on Wall Street

BANGKOK (AP) — Shares were mostly lower in Asia on Friday, with only Shanghai rising, after stocks tumbled on Wall Street on expectations central banks will double down on battling inflation with interest rate hikes. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index lost 1.
3 foreigners who fought for Ukraine sentenced to death

3 foreigners who fought for Ukraine sentenced to death

BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — Two British citizens and a Moroccan were sentenced to death Thursday for fighting on Ukraine's side, in a punishment handed down by the country's pro-Moscow rebels.
JetBlue launches service to Canada with daily flights between Vancouver and JFK

JetBlue launches service to Canada with daily flights between Vancouver and JFK

NEW YORK — Discount U.S. airline JetBlue launched its service to Canada with the first flight arriving this evening in Vancouver from New York's JFK International Airport.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,563.89, down 228.54 points.) Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Energy. Up 25 cents, or 2.9 per cent, to $9.00 on 12.9 million shares.
North American stock markets fall ahead of CPI report in U.S., employment in Canada

North American stock markets fall ahead of CPI report in U.S., employment in Canada

TORONTO — North American stock markets fell sharply as investors girded for Friday's inflation numbers in the U.S. ahead of an expected Federal Reserve rate hike next week.
Soaring fuel prices dig into Transat earnings despite travel rebound

Soaring fuel prices dig into Transat earnings despite travel rebound

MONTREAL — Skyrocketing jet fuel prices and the COVID-19 pandemic ate into the profits of Transat A.T. Inc. in its second quarter, despite higher revenues as air travel began to rebound, sparking hopes of a turbocharged summer.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks