National Business

The departure of Rogers Communications Inc. CEO Joe Natale raises further questions about the company's direction as it looks to put a boardroom power struggle behind it and focus on the acquisition of rival Shaw Communications, experts say.

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CALGARY — Catastrophic flooding in British Columbia has crippled rail lines and washed out essential highways, making it likely that Canadian consumers will face higher prices and shortages of in-demand items in the months to come.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,653.02, down 64.14 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down six cents, or 3.26 per cent, to $1.78 on 23.

TORONTO — A broad-based decline pushed Canada's main stock index lower midweek while a high inflation reading helped materials, with gold prices climbing to a five-month high.

NEW YORK (AP) — Adele attracted 10.3 million viewers to a busy Sunday night special where she debuted new music, facilitated a marriage proposal and dished with Oprah Winfrey about her divorce and workout routine.

As food manufacturers grapple with rising costs and supply chain issues, two of Canada's biggest grocers are signalling the potential for higher prices and the spotty availability of some products in the coming months. Loblaw Companies Ltd.

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Dairy farmers in flood-affected British Columbia are being asked to dump milk because mudslides and road washouts have made it impossible to transport The B.C.

B.C.'s cannabis industry is bracing for difficulties with getting products to distributors and stores after storms, massive floods and mudslides hit the province this week.

TORONTO — U.S. exchange operator Cboe Global Markets Inc. is expanding its Canadian footprint by buying Aequitas Innovations, Inc., more commonly known as NEO, for an undisclosed price.