National Business

Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it is eliminating some corporate positions.

KITAMAAT VILLAGE — British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canadian values will help the country "win this race" to deliver liquefied natural gas to Asian markets, even as U.S.

SAULT STE. MARIE — Algoma Steel Group Inc. says lower steel shipment volumes and tariffs weighed on its bottom line during the second quarter. The steel maker reported a net loss of $110.6 million during the quarter compared with net income of $6.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Union Pacific wants to buy Norfolk Southern in a $85 billion deal that would create the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S, potentially triggering a final wave of rail mergers across the country.

A Massachusetts assisted-living facility where a fire killed 10 people earlier this month temporarily lost its certification nearly a decade ago due to resident mistreatment, according to state regulators.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished higher to cap off trading on Tuesday, benefiting from a rise in oil prices, while U.S. markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 134.46 points at 27,539.88.

Air Canada says it has been shifting capacity toward high-demand international markets as Canadians' appetite for cross-border travel continues to lag. Passenger revenues from the airline's U.S.

OTTAWA — Israeli customs data suggests lethal Canadian arms are still being exported regularly to Israel, despite Ottawa's claim that it has halted such shipments.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes edged back from their record levels as a busy week for Wall Street picks up momentum. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Tuesday after setting all-time highs for six straight days.

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Tuesday that he would seek a fourth term leading the West African nation, which is due to hold an election in October.