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N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

N.B. forest strategy lauded for conservation, criticized for lack of tree diversity

FREDERICTON — For the first time, the New Brunswick government is considering the risks of climate change in its long-term forest-management strategy, but critics say the province's interests are still too weighted in favour of industry over environm
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,330.32, up 39.91 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up five cents, or 9.09 per cent, to 60 cents on 10.
S&P/TSX composite ticks higher on energy, tech and metals, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite ticks higher on energy, tech and metals, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Strength in energy, technology and battery metals stocks helped Canada's main stock index tick higher Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets also rose.
Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher, chipping away at losses for August

Stock market today: Wall Street ends higher, chipping away at losses for August

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed modestly higher on Wall Street, chipping away at the market’s losses for August. Treasury yields fell Wednesday after some weaker-than expected readings on the U.S. economy and job market. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

Four companies inch closer to realizing wind, hydrogen plans in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Four companies are one step closer to building wind-powered hydrogen and ammonia plants on the blustery island of Newfoundland as the province vies to become a key player in the nascent global hydrogen energy market.
From strikes to wildfire evacuations: How to manage a short-term income loss

From strikes to wildfire evacuations: How to manage a short-term income loss

TORONTO — Whether it's wildfire evacuations, a labour strike or an unexpected illness, experts say Canadians facing a short-term loss of income should navigate the disruption differently than a longer-term income loss such as a layoff.
National Bank Q3 results show financial markets pressure, rising bad loan provisions

National Bank Q3 results show financial markets pressure, rising bad loan provisions

National Bank of Canada reported a notable drop in performance in its financial markets division in the last quarter as it also boosted provisions for bad loans in preparation of a potential economic slowdown ahead.
Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC

Non-permanent residents in Canada undercounted by one million: CIBC

TORONTO — A new CIBC Capital Markets report says the official number of non-permanent residents in Canada often cited by policymakers could be vastly underestimated.
Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

Metro, Unifor reach second tentative deal for striking grocery workers in Toronto

TORONTO — The union representing striking grocery store workers at 27 Metro stores in the Greater Toronto Area has reached a tentative agreement with the retailer that could serve as a precedent for the union's coming contract talks with the other bi
US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate

US economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a 2.1% annual rate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.