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How to balance past debts like student loans with investments for the future

How to balance past debts like student loans with investments for the future

For Canada's post-secondary graduates, the academic stress of school is often replaced by a whole new headache:years’ worth of student loans.
Telus pauses fibre optic network rollout in parts of Alberta, blaming Huawei ban

Telus pauses fibre optic network rollout in parts of Alberta, blaming Huawei ban

Telus Corp. is blaming Ottawa's ban on China’s Huawei Technologies Inc. for pausing its fibre optic network build in the city of St.
Michael Andlauer reaches agreement to buy NHL's Ottawa Senators

Michael Andlauer reaches agreement to buy NHL's Ottawa Senators

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — A group led by Canadian businessman Michael Andlauer has reached an agreement to buy the NHL’s Ottawa Senators. The team announced Tuesday that Andlauer and his group will purchase 90% of the club from the Melnyk family.
How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in the economy

OTTAWA — Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates.
Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher after cooler reading on inflation

Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher after cooler reading on inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher after a cooler reading on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s expectations for the Federal Reserve to hold off on raising interest rates again this week. The S&P 500 was 0.
Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

Stellantis recalling over 354,000 Jeeps worldwide; rear coil springs can detach while they're moving

DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling more than 354,000 Jeeps worldwide because the rear coil springs can fall off while they're being driven. The recall covers certain 2022 and 2023 Grand Cherokee and 2021 to 2023 Grand Cherokee L SUVs.
Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan leaves paper after 9 years at helm

Washington Post publisher Fred Ryan leaves paper after 9 years at helm

Washington Post publisher and chief executive Fred Ryan, who presided over explosive growth during the Trump years but couldn't avert the effects of the industry's downturn over the past two years, said Monday he's leaving the publication after nearl
The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site

The Athletic cuts nearly 20 jobs, 4% of newsroom for New York Times-owned sports site

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Athletic, a subscription sports outlet owned by The New York Times, is laying off about 4% of its newsroom staff as part of reorganization efforts, the company confirmed on Monday.
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 (19,921.31, up 29.25): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.80, or 2.39 per cent, to $73.47 on 14.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain despite oil below US$70 a barrel, U.S. stocks higher

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain despite oil below US$70 a barrel, U.S. stocks higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Wednesday despite losses in the energy sector as oil fell below US$70 a barrel, while U.S. markets rose as investors anticipate the upcoming central bank interest rate decision.