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US jobless claims rise but remain near a half-century low

US jobless claims rise but remain near a half-century low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of people seeking unemployment benefits ticked up last week but remained at a historically low level, reflecting a robust U.S. labor market with near record-high job openings and few layoffs.
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GFL Environment reaches agreement with Competition Bureau

GFL Environment reaches agreement with Competition Bureau

VAUGHAN, Ont. — GFL Environmental Inc. says it has reached a deal with the Competition Bureau, which had challenged the company's purchase of Terrapure Environmental Ltd. last year.
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Cogeco Q2 profit increases 7.8 per cent to $118.8 million on revenue boost

Cogeco Q2 profit increases 7.8 per cent to $118.8 million on revenue boost

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. says its net profit increased nearly eight per cent in its second quarter on a boost in revenues. The Montreal-based company says its net income attributable to shareholders was $118.8 million or $2.
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Texas keeping most truck inspections despite border gridlock

Texas keeping most truck inspections despite border gridlock

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday defied intensifying pressure over his new border policy that has gridlocked trucks entering the U.S.
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WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

WestJet brings back former exec to helm budget carrier Swoop

CALGARY — The WestJet Group says it has hired Bob Cummings to reprise his role as president of discount subsidiary Swoop.
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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 (21,838.02, up 122.61 points.) Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down 74 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $93.85 on 10.
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S&P/TSX composite posts triple-digit gain after Bank of Canada lifts interest rates

S&P/TSX composite posts triple-digit gain after Bank of Canada lifts interest rates

TORONTO — A broad rally led by the technology and commodity sectors pushed Canada's main stock index higher midweek as the Bank of Canada approved its largest interest rate increase in two decades. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 122.
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BMO leaders asked about Emergencies Act in annual shareholder meeting

BMO leaders asked about Emergencies Act in annual shareholder meeting

TORONTO — Bank of Montreal leaders were asked during the bank's annual shareholder meeting Wednesday if they would "consider a court challenge" after the federal government directed financial institutions in February to freeze accounts of individuals
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France's Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine

France's Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine

PARIS (AP) — French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen warned Wednesday against sending any more weapons to Ukraine, and called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia once Moscow’s war in Ukraine winds down.
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Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

Shaw posts lower second-quarter profit and revenue, remains focused on Rogers deal

Shaw Communications Inc. recorded a smaller profit in its latest quarter as revenue also edged down ahead of its planned multibillion-dollar takeover by one of Canada's largest telecoms.
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