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S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up nearly 100 points Friday, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 100 points Friday on strength in technology, base metal and financial stocks, while U.S. markets also moved higher.
Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to establish inquiry into illegal fishing

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to establish a public inquiry into illegal fishing if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth

Harris team warns CEOs that Trump is a threat to economy, while Trump says tariffs can drive growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris ' campaign is actively warning business leaders that Donald Trump has a pattern of disregard for democracy and the rule of law that would threaten U.S.
Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada shares rise on buybacks and earnings despite revenue hit

Air Canada's stock closed up almost 14 per cent after it announced a share buyback program, an earnings beat and a higher earnings outlook.
Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

Stock market today: Amazon leads Wall Street higher

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon led U.S. stock indexes higher, while a surprisingly weak jobs report marred by some unusual occurrences cemented bets on Wall Street for another cut to interest rates next week. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Interior Health fined after hospital workers exposed to illicit substance

Interior Health fined after hospital workers exposed to illicit substance

PENTICTON, B.C. — British Columbia's Interior Health Authority has been fined nearly $275,000 after workers were exposed to an unknown substance at a hospital in Penticton.
US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

US employers added just 12,000 jobs last month as hurricanes and strikes sharply reduce payrolls

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, a total that economists say was held down by the effects of strikes and hurricanes that left many workers temporarily off payrolls.
Calgary's October home sales flat over 2023 but supply for lower-priced homes lagging

Calgary's October home sales flat over 2023 but supply for lower-priced homes lagging

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says October home sales were mostly flat compared with last year's levels, but remained around one-quarter higher than long-term trends for the month.
Shares in Aecon up more than 10% after Q3 results top expectations

Shares in Aecon up more than 10% after Q3 results top expectations

TORONTO — Shares of Aecon Group Inc. were up more than 10 per cent after it reported a third-quarter profit that fell compared with a year ago, but topped expectations. The company reported a third-quarter profit of $56.
Pathways seeking bids for part of its proposed carbon capture network: Imperial

Pathways seeking bids for part of its proposed carbon capture network: Imperial

CALGARY — The Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies has issued a request for proposals to pipe manufacturers for the massive carbon capture and storage network it wants to build in northern Alberta. The CEO of Imperial Oil Ltd.
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