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US jobless claims rise by 28,000, but still low at 222,000
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week even though the U.S. job market has been rebounding from last year's coronavirus recession.
Dec 2, 2021 7:04 AM
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EU drug regulator starts reviewing new coronavirus vaccine
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drug regulator said Thursday it has started a rolling review of a new coronavirus vaccine made by French startup Valneva, the first step toward giving the vaccine the green light to be used in the 27-n
Dec 2, 2021 4:13 AM
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Slithering 'snake burglar' steals thousands from CA salon
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — Police were looking for a man dubbed the “snake burglar" who wriggled his way through a Southern California business and fled with several thousands dollars.
Dec 1, 2021 6:29 PM
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Shopify sued by publishers accusing company of profiting from textbook piracy
Five textbook publishers are accusing Shopify Inc. of profiting from content sold through Shopify's software that's pirated or infringes on their trademarks. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S.
Dec 1, 2021 5:26 PM
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Cargill, union reach tentative deal that could avert strike at High River meat plant
CALGARY — The union representing workers at the meat-packing plant that was the site of one of Canada's largest COVID-19 outbreaks says it's reached a tentative deal with Cargill Inc., just days before a looming strike deadline.
Dec 1, 2021 4:22 PM
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Alberta rolls out new rules forcing industry to pay for abandoned well cleanup
CALGARY — Alberta's oil and gas regulator has rolled out new rules aimed at addressing the growing problem of inactive and abandoned wells in the province, but critics say the industry should be forced to do even more to clean up after itself.
Dec 1, 2021 3:45 PM
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,464.60, down 195.39 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 58 cents, or 1.86 per cent, to $30.54 on 25.
Dec 1, 2021 3:16 PM
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US reports 1st case of omicron variant in returning traveler
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The U.S.
Dec 1, 2021 3:02 PM
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North American stock markets lose momentum on variant concerns and Fed action
TORONTO — North American stock markets fell back after a strong morning to start December on persistent worries about the latest COVID-19 variant and the likelihood for the Fed to speed up its stimulus tapering.
Dec 1, 2021 3:01 PM
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National Bank shares dip as it reports $776M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend 23%
MONTREAL — Shares in National Bank of Canada closed down Wednesday as it reported a rise in earnings and a boost to its dividend that came in below analyst expectations. The Montreal-based bank ended down $3.43, or 3.46 per cent, at $95.
Dec 1, 2021 2:43 PM
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