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S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

S&P/TSX composite down Monday, U.S. stocks continue to rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Monday, weighed down by energy stocks as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 33.93 points at 25,410.
Nova Scotia election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Nova Scotia election promise tracker: What has been promised by three main parties?

Voters in Nova Scotia go to the polls on Nov. 26. At dissolution, the Progressive Conservatives held 34 seats in the 55-seat legislature, the Liberals held 14 seats, the NDP had six and there was one Independent.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher as the Dow reaches another record

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher as the Dow reaches another record

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average to another all-time high. The Dow added 1% Monday to the record it set on Friday. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%.
Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

Alberta seeks to 'de-risk' oil, gas pipeline investments in wake of Trump victory

CALGARY — Alberta's government is looking for ways to encourage pipeline companies to boost capacity and increase the province's oil and gas export volumes to the United States.
About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

About 1,450 lobster boats to head out on Day 1 of Canada's largest lobster fishery

HALIFAX — Fishers aboard roughly 1,450 boats in Canada's largest lobster fishery are expected to set their traps in the early hours of Tuesday off southern Nova Scotia.
Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

Alberta aiming to create test site to support new drilling technologies

LEDUC COUNTY, ALTA. — Alberta’s government says it will invest up to $50 million to support the creation of a first-in-Canada drilling test site to support technology development in the oil, gas, geothermal and lithium industries.
Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into what sparked the Competition Bureau's investigation into two of Canada's most prominent furniture retailers.
N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

N.S. Tories seek 'fresh' mandate in Tuesday's election to negotiate with Ottawa

HALIFAX — Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston says if he's given a second mandate in Tuesday’s election, it will strengthen his position to fight Ottawa on key issues impacting the province, including carbon pricing.
Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

Is Outlook down? Thousands of Microsoft 365 users report outage issues

NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of Microsoft 365 customers worldwide reported having issues with services like Outlook and Teams on Monday.
Montreal dockworkers, employers to enter mediation after six-day work stoppage

Montreal dockworkers, employers to enter mediation after six-day work stoppage

MONTREAL — Dockworkers and employers at the Port of Montreal say they are set to begin mediation after a six-day work stoppage earlier this month.