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S&P/TSX composite up by Monday close, U.S. stock markets also up

S&P/TSX composite up by Monday close, U.S. stock markets also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up Monday, continuing Friday's rally, while U.S. markets were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 57.45 points at 18,918.40. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 417.
As travel prices rise, Canadians look for ways to save over peak winter season

As travel prices rise, Canadians look for ways to save over peak winter season

MONTREAL — As the temperature begins to cool, the price of a winter getaway is heating up as Canadians look for ways to save on travel costs over the peak season.
What's a market study, and why is the Competition Bureau doing one on grocers?

What's a market study, and why is the Competition Bureau doing one on grocers?

OTTAWA — With food inflation running hot and grocery store profits reaching record highs, the Competition Bureau is looking into whether the sector is contributing to the rising cost of groceries.
Falling oil prices to spur lower taxes for North Dakota drillers

Falling oil prices to spur lower taxes for North Dakota drillers

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Apple raises prices of Apple Music and Apple TV Plus in Canada

Apple raises prices of Apple Music and Apple TV Plus in Canada

TORONTO — Apple Inc. says it's raising the cost of its Apple Music and Apple TV Plus services in Canada.
Bus maker NFI Group warns Q3 affected by 'unreliable' supplier performance, inflation

Bus maker NFI Group warns Q3 affected by 'unreliable' supplier performance, inflation

WINNIPEG — Shares in NFI Group Inc. were down 15 per cent after warning its third-quarter results will be affected by "unreliable" supplier performance for certain critical parts and components, as well as ongoing inflationary pressures.
Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow

Bank of Canada expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday as recession fears grow

OTTAWA — Even as warnings about a potential recession grow louder, the Bank of Canada is expected to announce another hefty interest rate hike on Wednesday, edging the bank closer to the end of one of the fastest monetary policy tightening cycles in
China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth picked up in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a slump while enforcing anti-virus controls and a crackdown on debt in its vast real esta
China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

China's economic growth accelerates but weak amid shutdowns

BEIJING (AP) — China's economic growth accelerated in the latest quarter but still was among the weakest in decades as the ruling Communist Party tries to reverse a downturn while enforcing anti-virus controls and a crackdown on debt in its vast real
Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — Austin Larocque says he doesn't know when he may get most of his worldly possessions, currently sitting in a shipping container in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T.