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Pay increases expected to edge lower in 2024, report says

Pay increases expected to edge lower in 2024, report says

TORONTO — A new survey by consulting firm Eckler suggests pay increases in Canada next year will edge lower compared what has been seen this year. The firm says the national average base salary for 2024 is projected to increase 3.
Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

Iran says it has successfully launched an imaging satellite into orbit amid tensions with the West

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran claimed on Wednesday that it successfully launched an imaging satellite into space, a move that could further ratchet up tensions with Western nations that fear its space technology could be used to develop nuc
TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities

TD rolls out accessibility tool to ease web browsing for people with disabilities

TORONTO — Encountering a pop-up video that plays automatically may be a mere irritant to most while browsing the web, but for Susan Santola, the consequences could be far more dire. It could potentially cause a seizure.
The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

The Hollywood writers strike is over after guild leaders approve contract with studios

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hollywood's writers strike was declared over after nearly five months Tuesday night when board members from their union approved a contract agreement with studios , bringing the industry at least partly back from a historic halt in
Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

Federal government to review Viterra-Bunge deal: transport minister

OTTAWA — The federal government says it's launching a review of the proposed acquisition of Viterra Ltd. by Bunge Ltd. Viterra is a grain-handling company owned by Swiss commodities giant Glencore, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and B.C.
Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

Feds unlock another $20 billion for low-cost rental construction financing: Freeland

OTTAWA — The federal government is unlocking another $20 billion in low-cost financing for the construction of rental housing across Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Tuesday.
Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers while building real estate empire

NEW YORK (AP) — A judge ruled Tuesday that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,556.15, down 244.46 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down 83 cents, or 1.69 per cent, to $48.23 on 18.9 million shares.
Canada watches nervously as Biden, Trump descend on Michigan over strike, EV strategy

Canada watches nervously as Biden, Trump descend on Michigan over strike, EV strategy

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden made history Tuesday as the first modern U.S. president to visit a picket line, cheering on striking autoworkers in Michigan as part of a big-stakes play for blue-collar support in a vital electoral battleground.
Stock markets tumble Tuesday amid higher bond yields, interest rate expectations

Stock markets tumble Tuesday amid higher bond yields, interest rate expectations

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down almost 250 points Tuesday with broad-based losses led by the telecom, utilities and base metal sectors, while U.S. stock markets also tumbled. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 244.
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