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Canadians want companies to do more to tackle climate change, wealth inequality

Canadians want companies to do more to tackle climate change, wealth inequality

TORONTO — Canadians do not believe businesses are doing enough to address the societal challenges of our time and want more engagement from their business leaders, a new survey has found.
Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set

Alec Baldwin sued by family of cinematographer killed on set

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The family of a cinematographer shot and killed on the set of the film “Rust” sued Alec Baldwin and the movie's producers Tuesday alleging their “callous” disregard in the face of safety complaints led directly to her death.
US bird flu case puts chicken, turkey farms on high alert

US bird flu case puts chicken, turkey farms on high alert

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Farms that raise turkeys and chickens for meat and eggs are on high alert and taking steps to increase biosecurity, fearing a repeat of a widespread bird flu outbreak in 2015 that killed 50 million birds across 15 states and c
Altria says judge has dismissed lawsuit over Juul investment

Altria says judge has dismissed lawsuit over Juul investment

WASHINGTON — Tobacco giant Altria said Tuesday that an administrative law judge has dismissed a federal lawsuit alleging the company's partnership with e-cigarette maker Juul Labs amounted to an anticompetitive agreement that hurt consumers.
West Fraser caps year of record profits with higher Q4 profits on Norbord acquisition

West Fraser caps year of record profits with higher Q4 profits on Norbord acquisition

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. capped a year of strong growth and record profits with net income surging 18 per cent in the fourth quarter on the addition of Norbord during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New rules going after blockade financing an overreach, critics say

New rules going after blockade financing an overreach, critics say

TORONTO — The federal government's move to use expanded financial powers to crack down on the trucker protests is being called a severe overreach by financial crime experts, while details remain scarce on how some of the directives will be implemente
Coastal GasLink pipeline to go 'significantly' over budget, says TC Energy

Coastal GasLink pipeline to go 'significantly' over budget, says TC Energy

CALGARY — The company behind the Coastal GasLink pipeline continues to expect to go "significantly" over budget for the project and will also deliver a delayed completion date. However, TC Energy Corp.
Emergencies Act could harm truckers unconnected with blockades: trade group

Emergencies Act could harm truckers unconnected with blockades: trade group

Sweeping powers invoked by the federal government risk dropping the hammer on drivers and companies that have no direct role in blockades, the head of a trucking association says.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,502.55, up 150.04 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Up 63 cents, or 2.3 per cent, to $27.68 on 23.
Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

Super Bowl has 101 million TV viewers, up from 2021

NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl rebounded to draw an estimated 101.1 million television viewers who saw the Los Angeles Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals on a late-game drive, proving the dominance of football as an audience magnet.
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