Indigenous News

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned a profit of $1.54 billion in the third quarter of 2023, compared to a net loss of $609 million in the prior year's quarter. The Calgary-based energy giant says its earnings work out to $1.

MONTREAL — National Bank won’t offer any more new safety deposit boxes, which allow customers to keep valuable items or important documents at bank branches. It’s the first large Canadian bank to stop offering this service.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,530.21, down 45.38 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 81 cents, or 1.84 per cent, to $43.29 on 10.0 million shares.

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. says it sales and income got a boost in the third quarter thanks in part to its diversification efforts away from contracts reliant on gasoline-powered vehicles. Sales were $2.43 billion in the third quarter, up from $2.

MONTREAL — Quebec’s largest English-language school board says it is taking the provincial government to court over strict language rules requiring almost all of the board’s written communications to be in French.

SASKATOON — A longtime radio host in Saskatchewan is stepping away from the microphone. John Gormley announced that his last day on air will be Nov. 24.

MONTREAL — Some unionized Quebec health-care workers launched a two-day strike Wednesday, the latest group to walk off the job over stalled contract talks with the provincial government.

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government has passed a bill raising the minimum age to legally buy tobacco and vapour products to 19 from 18.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Newfoundland and Labrador government is launching a basic income program for residents aged 60 to 64, part of a poverty reduction plan announced Wednesday that some advocates say could make a real difference.

TORONTO — Chad Kelly isn't going to mess much with what's been a winning formula. Kelly enjoyed a record-setting 2023 campaign, his first as Toronto's starting quarterback.