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Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

Autoworkers reach a deal with Ford, a breakthrough toward ending strikes against Detroit automakers

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union said Wednesday it has reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford that could be a breakthrough toward ending the nearly 6-week-old strikes against Detroit automakers.
Hurricane Otis survivors search for friends and necessities in devastated Acapulco

Hurricane Otis survivors search for friends and necessities in devastated Acapulco

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Survivors of a Category 5 storm that killed at least 27 people as it devastated Mexico’s resort city of Acapulco spent Thursday searching for acquaintances and necessities and hoping that aid would come quickly in the wake of
Heather Reisman marks Indigo comeback with new store following leadership turmoil

Heather Reisman marks Indigo comeback with new store following leadership turmoil

TORONTO — Strolling between rows of books and a seemingly endless array of other wares at Indigo Books and Music Inc.’s newest store in Toronto’s The Well building on Thursday, Heather Reisman is in her element.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,875.31, down 72.54 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 20 cents, or 0.84 per cent, to $24.08 on 7.
U.S. markets fall led by technology weakness while TSX also moves lower

U.S. markets fall led by technology weakness while TSX also moves lower

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Thursday amid weakness in industrials, technology and battery metals, while U.S. markets also fell, led by losses in technology. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 72.54 points at 18,875.31.
Aecon shares sink 12%, troubles with legacy projects persist

Aecon shares sink 12%, troubles with legacy projects persist

TORONTO — Shares of Aecon Group Inc. fell 12 per cent Thursday after the company said it faced challenges with four large fixed-price legacy projects being carried out by joint ventures in which it's a partner.
Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

Precision Drilling says outlook for oil and gas sector 'exceedingly strong' in 2024

CALGARY — The outlook for Canada's oil and gas industry heading into 2024 is "exceedingly strong," the CEO of Canada's largest drilling rig contracting company said Thursday. Kevin Neveu, CEO of Calgary-based Precision Drilling Corp.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after profit warnings, strong economic data

Stock market today: Wall Street falls after profit warnings, strong economic data

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street fell in mixed trading after some big-name companies warned about an uncertain global economy hitting their upcoming profits. Reports also showed Thursday that the U.S.
Rogers shuts down CityNews Ottawa radio station, lays off newsroom staff

Rogers shuts down CityNews Ottawa radio station, lays off newsroom staff

Rogers Communications Inc. is closing its CityNews Ottawa radio station and laying off newsroom staff, citing dwindling audiences and regulatory challenges.
US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes

US economic growth accelerated to strong 4.9% rate last quarter as consumers shrugged off Fed hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s economy expanded at a robust 4.9% annual rate from July through September as Americans defied higher prices, rising interest rates and widespread forecasts of a recession to spend at a brisk pace.
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