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Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he won't 'rule anything out' on rates

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he won't 'rule anything out' on rates

On a day when the Federal Reserve spooked markets with its tough talk on interest rates, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he won’t "rule anything out" when it comes to the central bank’s own interest rate path and taming Canada’s out-of-cont
CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

CN Rail pledges to beef up francophone presence on board

MONTREAL — The country's largest railroad operator has pledged to fill the void of francophones on its board of directors, scrambling to reassure Quebecers amid heightened language sensitivities in the province.
Sunwing expects to be 'close to normal' operations by this weekend

Sunwing expects to be 'close to normal' operations by this weekend

Sunwing Airlines Inc. expects to be back to "close to normal operations" by this weekend after a cybersecurity breach that grounded travellers and delayed flights to and from sun destinations this week.
Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on queen's birthday

Mattel unveils Elizabeth II Barbie on queen's birthday

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has got her own Barbie in honor of her 96th birthday and upcoming Platinum Jubilee.
CEO says Flair has resolved foreign ownership issue — mostly — amid regulatory probe

CEO says Flair has resolved foreign ownership issue — mostly — amid regulatory probe

Amid a regulatory probe of Flair Airlines, CEO Stephen Jones says the budget carrier has rejigged its governance structure to align with Canadian ownership rules — but that its "significant" debt to an American investor remains a concern.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,650.41, down 347.97 points.) Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Down three cents, or 1.1 per cent, to $2.
Hexo to streamline operations by closing Belleville facility, affecting 230 employees

Hexo to streamline operations by closing Belleville facility, affecting 230 employees

GATINEAU, Que. — Hexo Corp. says it will close its Belleville facility this summer affecting 230 employees as it further streamlines operations. The Gatineau, Que.
S&P/TSX composite has worst day in three months as Fed signals big rate hike

S&P/TSX composite has worst day in three months as Fed signals big rate hike

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped from early gains to post its largest daily slump in three months on fears of slowing economic growth as members of the U.S.
Stocks fall on Wall Street following Fed chief's comments

Stocks fall on Wall Street following Fed chief's comments

NEW YORK — Stocks shed early gains and closed broadly lower on Wall Street Thursday after the head of the Federal Reserve said the central bank needs to take more aggressive action to fight high inflation. The S&P 500 fell 1.
Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday gave final passage to a bill that would dissolve Walt Disney World's private government, handing Republican Gov.