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Newfoundlanders who fled cod moratorium are returning — and creating a housing crunch

Newfoundlanders who fled cod moratorium are returning — and creating a housing crunch

NEW-WES-VALLEY — The affordable housing complex Mike Tiller is hoping for is unlike anything else in his community.
CPKC reports higher earnings, revenues for second quarter

CPKC reports higher earnings, revenues for second quarter

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Kansas City reported an increase in profits and revenues during the second quarter and maintained its current guidance.
Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

Alberta government to learn from ruling on Ontario bike lane law: minister

AIRDRIE — Alberta's transportation minister says the province plans to learn from an Ontario court ruling that found a law seeking to remove some Toronto bike lanes to be unconstitutional.
Weston family wants to buy Hudson's Bay charter for $12.5 million and donate it: docs

Weston family wants to buy Hudson's Bay charter for $12.5 million and donate it: docs

TORONTO — The royal charter that formed Hudson's Bay about 355 years ago could soon be getting a new home. The Canadian Museum of History announced Wednesday that Wittington Investments Ltd.
Fed's Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump's demands

Fed's Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump's demands

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave little indication on Wednesday of bowing anytime soon to President Donald Trump's frequent demands that he cut interest rates, even as signs of dissent emerged on the Fed's governing board.
Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags

Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions from President Donald Trump’s trade wars .
S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 170 points, U.S. markets were mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index saw broad declines Wednesday while U.S. markets were mixed as both the Bank of Canada and the U.S. Federal Reserve held borrowing costs steady. The S&P/TSX composite index finished 169.
Nova Scotia Community College opens new 200-bed student residence in Dartmouth

Nova Scotia Community College opens new 200-bed student residence in Dartmouth

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Community College has officially opened the third of seven promised on-campus housing projects at its waterfront campus in Dartmouth. The $58.6 million student residence will house 200 students beginning in September.
Canada's Gabiel Diallo reaches third round of men's National Bank Open

Canada's Gabiel Diallo reaches third round of men's National Bank Open

TORONTO — Canada's Gabriel Diallo has advanced to the third round of the men's National Bank Open in Toronto. The 27th-seed from Montreal beat Italy's Matteo Gigante 6-3, 7-5 (6). Gigante doubled-faulted on match point.
CNE receives record number of job applications amid high youth unemployment

CNE receives record number of job applications amid high youth unemployment

TORONTO — Thousands of young people lined up for interviews at the Canadian National Exhibition job fair on Wednesday amid a high level of youth unemployment in Ontario.
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