National Business

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted to a mostly higher close on Wall Street but still closed out their worst week since December. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday. Weakness in tech stocks pulled the Nasdaq composite down 0.6% while the Dow closed 0.

CALGARY — The union that represents pilots at WestJet says it is asking for federal assistance after months of failing to reach a contract agreement with the airline.

OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market is showing no signs of slowing despite high interest rates, a trend that may force the Bank of Canada to raise rates further if it continues.

Canadian bookstore chain Indigo Books & Music Inc.

HALIFAX — Residents of a rural Cape Breton community that has lost power during cold and windy weather are looking for compensation from the utility — and a grid designed for the changing climate.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage.

TORONTO — As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you're ordering in, going out, or cooking at home.

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board expects the average price of a home to edge upwards as 2023 progresses but end on a lower note than last year as buyers get off the market's sidelines and make long-awaited purchases again.

Canadian dairy processor Saputo Inc. more than doubled its profit in its latest quarter amid higher prices, improved productivity and strong sales, company executives said Friday.

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says negotiations to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system are progressing, but the Calgary-based company declined to say when it expects an agreement to be reached.