National Business

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. But core inflation, excluding food and energy, posted a much smaller 0.

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it is expanding eligibility for its low-cost internet service to include more seniors and those receiving income support or disability support in Ontario, Newfoundland and New Brunswick.

ALAMEDA, Calif.

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says it is laying off 75 staff in North America following a global strategic review. A spokesman for the cannabis firm based in Smiths Falls, Ont.

NEW YORK — Worldwide viewership of Oprah Winfrey's interview with British royals Prince Harry and Meghan is up to nearly 50 million people — and counting — as CBS quickly scheduled a Friday night rerun for anyone who missed it the first time.

VICTORIA, Brazil — Regional airports and a bus system serving rural and remote communities in British Columbia are getting nearly $27 million in funding from the province.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,599.19, up 141.41 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 23 cents, or 0.83 per cent, to $27.63 on 31.4 million shares.

TORONTO — A dip in bond yields prompted a strong rebound in the technology sector and drove Canada's main stock index to record highs.

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia legislature began its first full sitting since the onset of the pandemic with a throne speech Tuesday that pledged a COVID-19 recovery review to ensure government programs meet public needs.

CALGARY — Mining industry insiders say opportunities for Canada are rising with world demand, technical advances and political support for electric vehicles.