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HBC should apply learnings from new Saks Global company to the Bay: experts

HBC should apply learnings from new Saks Global company to the Bay: experts

TORONTO — When Liza Amlani visited Hudson's Bay Co.'s flagship Toronto store last week, she was quickly taken aback by the scene.
Texas officials urge coastal residents to prepare as Beryl moves toward the Gulf of Mexico

Texas officials urge coastal residents to prepare as Beryl moves toward the Gulf of Mexico

TULUM, Mexico (AP) — Texas officials are urging coastal residents to prepare as Beryl moves toward the Gulf of Mexico after leaving a trail of destruction that has killed at least 11 people.
Vancouver Island to see $3B in BC Hydro upgrades, expansion over the next decade

Vancouver Island to see $3B in BC Hydro upgrades, expansion over the next decade

VICTORIA — British Columbia's power provider is planning to spend more than $3 billion on capital projects to upgrade and expand the electricity grid on Vancouver Island.
New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide

New UK prime minister Keir Starmer vows to heal wounds of distrust after Labour landslide

LONDON (AP) — Britain's new prime minister, Keir Starmer, vowed Friday to reverse the hopelessness that grew over 14 years of Conservative rule and said he would lead an urgent mission of national renewal after his Labour Party’s landslide victory.
Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

Federal Reserve highlights its political independence as presidential campaign heats up

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is highlighting the importance of its political independence at a time when Donald Trump, who frequently attacked the Fed's policymaking in the past, edges closer to formally becoming the Republican nominee for p
Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous material derail and catch fire in North Dakota

Rail cars carrying hazardous material derailed and burst into flames Friday in a remote area of North Dakota, but officials said no one was hurt and the threat to those living nearby appeared to be minimal.
Ottawa approves sale of Teck's steelmaking coal business to Glencore

Ottawa approves sale of Teck's steelmaking coal business to Glencore

VANCOUVER — The last hurdle in Teck Resources Ltd.
Suncor cuts production as wildfire burns out of control near Firebag oilsands site

Suncor cuts production as wildfire burns out of control near Firebag oilsands site

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it has temporary curtailed some production after withdrawing all non-essential workers from its Firebag oilsands site in response to a wildfire burning out of control in northern Alberta.
US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

US employers added a solid 206,000 jobs in June in a sign of continued economic strength

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers delivered another healthy month of hiring in June, adding 206,000 jobs and once again displaying the U.S. economy’s ability to withstand high interest rates.
Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament

Britain’s Labour Party has won enough seats to have a majority in the UK Parliament

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Labour Party headed for a landslide victory Friday in a parliamentary election , an exit poll and partial returns indicated, as voters punished the governing Conservatives after 14 years of economic and political upheaval.
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