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Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline

Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Louisianans sweltered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Tuesday with no electricity, no tap water, precious little gasoline and no clear idea of when things might improve.
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Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers

Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events.
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CN plan to acquire KCS up in the air after U.S. regulator rejects voting trust

CN plan to acquire KCS up in the air after U.S. regulator rejects voting trust

TORONTO — Canadian National Railway Co.'s takeover bid for Kansas City Southern Railway has been thrown into doubt after a U.S. regulator denied its use of a voting trust structure. The U.S.
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Alberta halves projected budget deficit to $7.8B; credits global boost in oil demand

Alberta halves projected budget deficit to $7.8B; credits global boost in oil demand

EDMONTON — New numbers show Alberta's bottom line is on track to look better this fiscal year, but the province remains mired in a deep ditch of red ink as it battles a resurgence of COVID-19.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,582.94, down 12.03 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up 11 cents, or 6.4 per cent, to $1.84 on 11.6 million shares.
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Couche-Tard beats expectations even as Q1 profit slips on 40 per cent revenue boost

Couche-Tard beats expectations even as Q1 profit slips on 40 per cent revenue boost

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. beat expectations even though its net profit slipped in the first quarter of its fiscal year despite a 40 per cent increase in revenues. The Quebec-based convenience store retailer earned US$764.
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S&P/TSX composite slips but notches longest monthly winning streak in four years

S&P/TSX composite slips but notches longest monthly winning streak in four years

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed slightly lower after reaching an intraday record but ended August by notching a seventh straight month of gains for the longest streak in more than four years. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 12.
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Social Security and Medicare funds remain under pressure

Social Security and Medicare funds remain under pressure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security and Medicare, the government’s two biggest benefit programs, remain under intense financial pressure with the retirement of millions of baby boomers and a devastating pandemic putting increased pressures on the two p
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Grocery store sticker shock hitting consumers as drought takes toll on crops

Grocery store sticker shock hitting consumers as drought takes toll on crops

CALGARY — Canadians have started to pay more for groceries as severe drought drives up prices for agricultural commodities, and experts say more price hikes are likely this fall.
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Noront board maintains support for BHP bid despite richer Wyloo proposal

Noront board maintains support for BHP bid despite richer Wyloo proposal

TORONTO — The board of Noront Resources Ltd. is maintaining its support for a takeover offer for the company by BHP, despite a richer proposal by Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd.
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