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Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

Alberta government fires AIMCo board, citing rising costs and poor performance

EDMONTON — Alberta’s finance minister has sacked the chief executive officer and entire board of directors of Alberta Investment Management Corp.
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Saputo earns $126 million in second quarter as revenues rise

Saputo earns $126 million in second quarter as revenues rise

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. says it earned $126 million in its second quarter, down from $156 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $4.71 billion, up from $4.
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Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump's second term

Business groups say Canada needs to plan differently for Trump's second term

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's mandate to get tough on trade is expected to be stronger in his second term as U.S. president, posing different challenges for Canada than his first four years in the White House.
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Lightspeed eyes growth in retail and hospitality amid second-quarter loss

Lightspeed eyes growth in retail and hospitality amid second-quarter loss

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.'s chief executive says the company is now focusing on finding new growth in two key areas. "We are going to really double down and reallocate resources ...
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Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this wee
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Former TD employee indicted for distributing customer data on Telegram

Former TD employee indicted for distributing customer data on Telegram

TORONTO — The Manhattan District Attorney has indicted a former TD Bank Group employee for allegedly distributing customer data on the Telegram messaging app while working in the bank's anti-money laundering department.
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Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy — something the government appeared to back away from last year — while announcing new embassies and security projects on the continent.
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Study: killer whales at elevated risk for serious immune-system, reproductive issues

Study: killer whales at elevated risk for serious immune-system, reproductive issues

HALIFAX — A new study says persistent organic pollutants in waters off Canada’s East Coast are “dangerously high” for killer whales and put them at an elevated risk for serious immune-system and reproductive problems.
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S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Thursday, led higher by technology and base metals, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
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BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

Bell Canada-owner BCE Inc. was dealt another regulatory blow this week as it reported a loss in its latest quarter and recorded $2.11 billion in asset impairment charges, mainly related to Bell Media's TV and radio properties.
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