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Inflation hits record of 5% in 19 countries using the euro

Inflation hits record of 5% in 19 countries using the euro

LONDON (AP) — Consumer prices in the 19 countries that use the euro currency soared at a record rate, led by a surge in food and energy costs , figures showed Friday.
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Japan tycoon Maezawa returns from space with business dreams

Japan tycoon Maezawa returns from space with business dreams

TOKYO (AP) — “Space now,” was what Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa wanted to tweet for years. He finally really did it, from the International Space Station.
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Sunwing trip could have been diverted mid-flight, experts say

Sunwing trip could have been diverted mid-flight, experts say

MONTREAL — Experts say a Sunwing flight that devolved into a raucous onboard party might have been halted mid-trip had certain aviation protocols been strictly followed. Videos of the Dec.
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Officials: Colorado wildfire caused $513 million in damage

Officials: Colorado wildfire caused $513 million in damage

BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado authorities say last week’s wildfire caused $513 million in damage and destroyed 1,084 homes and structures. It’s the first estimate of economic damage for the Dec.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,072.20, up 32.54 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 61 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $100.56 on 10.
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S&P/TSX composite posts rebound as oil prices rise, while shine comes off gold

S&P/TSX composite posts rebound as oil prices rise, while shine comes off gold

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rebounded as higher crude oil prices powered the energy sector while a hawkish tone from the U.S. Fed took the shine off gold. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 32.54 points to 21,072.20.
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Worker killed, 2 injured, in truck crash at Suncor mine site

Worker killed, 2 injured, in truck crash at Suncor mine site

CALGARY — A worker was killed and two others injured in a truck crash at Suncor Energy Inc.'s Base Mine site near Fort McMurray, Alta on Thursday. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m.
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Flight cancellations mount as Canadian airlines struggle with staff shortages

Flight cancellations mount as Canadian airlines struggle with staff shortages

MONTREAL — Canadian airlines are slashing their flight schedules as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to wreak havoc on air industry plans and profits. Transat A.T. is nixing nearly 30 per cent of its flights for the next two months.
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Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

Dozens of protesters, 12 police dead in Kazakhstan protests

MOSCOW (AP) — Security forces in Kazakhstan killed dozens of protesters and 12 police officers died in an eruption of violence that saw demonstrators storm government buildings and set them on fire, authorities said Thursday.
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Vinyl popularity softens decline of Canadian album sales: industry report

Vinyl popularity softens decline of Canadian album sales: industry report

TORONTO — Ten years ago, it would've been unthinkable that vinyl records could soften the decline of Canadian music sales, but a new industry roundup says renewed popularity in the physical discs did just that in 2021.
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