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Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

Northern Ontario site selected for nuclear waste underground repository

TORONTO — A region in northern Ontario was chosen Thursday as the site to hold Canada's nuclear waste in a deep geological repository, a critical milestone in a $26-billion, decades-long project to bury millions of used fuel bundles underground.
Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season

NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday , the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the ho
Dermo disease detected in oyster samples in northeastern Nova Scotia

Dermo disease detected in oyster samples in northeastern Nova Scotia

MERIGOMISH, N.S. — Federal food safety officials say they have confirmed the first case of dermo disease in oysters from Nova Scotia — the second confirmed case in Canada.
Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

Canada Post temporarily laying off striking workers, union says

The union representing Canada Post workers says the Crown corporation has been laying off striking employees as the labour action by more than 55,000 workers approaches the two-week mark.
HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in 91Ô­´´

HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in 91Ô­´´

HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in 91Ô­´´. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it to exit from the mixed-use project.
Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

Low costs, potential gains increasingly drawing investors to active ETFs

TORONTO — Exchange-traded funds have long been a solid pick for investors looking to passively track an index like the S&P 500, while mutual funds were a good bet for active management of portfolios.
HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

HOOPP poll says inflation and employee burnout top employer concerns

TORONTO — A new report says inflation and employee burnout are topping concerns for 91Ô­´´ businesses for this year and next.
A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

A social media ban for under-16s passes the Australian Senate and will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A social media ban for children under 16 passed the Australian Senate Thursday and will soon become a world-first law.
Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

Australian Senate passes a social media ban for young children that will soon be a world-first law

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Australian Senate passed a social media ban for young children on Thursday that will soon become a world-first law.
Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

Not a moment to ‘squabble,’ Freeland says after premiers’ meeting on Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Unity among provinces and the federal government is critical in the face of the grave challenge posed by the threat of massive new import tariffs from Canada's closest trading partner, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Wednesday f