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Enbridge CEO warns of 'bad things' for shippers, consumers if Line 5 shut down

Enbridge CEO warns of 'bad things' for shippers, consumers if Line 5 shut down

CALGARY — The CEO of Enbridge Inc. says "bad things" will happen if Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer succeeds in carrying out her order to shut down its Line 5 pipeline through the Great Lakes region next week.
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Hydro One reports $268M first-quarter profit, up from $225M a year ago

Hydro One reports $268M first-quarter profit, up from $225M a year ago

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago helped by higher rates and increased demand due to colder weather.
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Dorel reports US$2.7M Q1 profit, revenue soars 20% from year ago

Dorel reports US$2.7M Q1 profit, revenue soars 20% from year ago

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of US$2.7 million as its revenue rose more than 20 per cent compared with a year ago. The Montreal-based company, which keeps its books in U.S.
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National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for April from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's April employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 8.1 per cent (7.5) Employment rate: 59.6 per cent (60.3) Participation rate: 64.9 per cent (65.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 8.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 8.1 per cent in April. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 13.9 per cent (12.4) _ Prince Edward Island 8.
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Packed trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus steps

Packed trains, drinking: Japanese impatient over virus steps

TOKYO — Trains packed with commuters returning to work after a weeklong national holiday. Frustrated young people drinking in the streets because bars are closed. Protests planned over a possible visit by the Olympics chief.
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German factory production, exports up in March in good sign

German factory production, exports up in March in good sign

BERLIN — Factory production and exports increased strongly in Germany in March, according to official statistics released Friday, developments that bode well for the second quarter in Europe's largest economy as it struggles to emerge from the corona
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U.S. railway regulator approves CP Rail voting trust for KCS; CN Rail expects same

U.S. railway regulator approves CP Rail voting trust for KCS; CN Rail expects same

The U.S. railway regulator has approved CP Rail's voting trust in connection with its proposed purchase of Kansas City Southern.
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Recipe sales decrease in Q1, partially offset by increase in e-commerce, catering

Recipe sales decrease in Q1, partially offset by increase in e-commerce, catering

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corp. saw system sales plunge 28 per cent in its most recent quarter as the pandemic continued to be a drag on the restaurant chain amid dining room closures and seating restrictions across Canada. The Vaughan, Ont.
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