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Fed minutes: Officials cited strong hiring to justify hikes

Fed minutes: Officials cited strong hiring to justify hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials suggested at their most recent meeting that a continuing streak of robust hiring could keep inflation elevated and was a key reason why they expected to raise interest rates this year more than they had pre
Atco acquires Triple M Modular Housing, terms not immediately available

Atco acquires Triple M Modular Housing, terms not immediately available

CALGARY — Atco Ltd. says it has acquired Triple M Modular Housing, a manufacturer of factory-built, modular housing based in Lethbridge, Alta. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: poll

Half of Canadian workers to seek new job in 2023 in hunt for better pay, perks: poll

Half of Canadian workers plan to look for a new job in 2023, a nearly twofold increase from just a year ago, according to a new poll by recruitment firm Robert Half.
Feds: Lack of safeguards led to Superior refinery explosion

Feds: Lack of safeguards led to Superior refinery explosion

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Federal regulators have determined that a lack of safeguards during a maintenance shutdown led to a 2018 explosion at an oil refinery in Superior. The U.S.
Meta fined 390M euros in latest European privacy crackdown

Meta fined 390M euros in latest European privacy crackdown

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators on Wednesday hit Facebook parent Meta with hundreds of millions in fines for privacy violations and banned the company from forcing users in the 27-nation bloc to agree to personalized ads based on their online
US job openings fell slightly in November yet still high

US job openings fell slightly in November yet still high

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. job openings slipped in November but remained high suggesting businesses remain determined to add workers, a blow to the Federal Reserve's efforts to cool hiring and wage gains . There were 10.
CIBC to appeal New York court liability ruling in Cerberus lawsuit

CIBC to appeal New York court liability ruling in Cerberus lawsuit

TORONTO — CIBC says it will appeal a New York court decision finding the Canadian bank liable for damages in a lawsuit brought by Cerberus Capital Management LP.
Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has closed the sale of its Aurora Polaris facility. The company says gross proceeds from the sale totalled about $15 million.
Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.

Canfor extending temporary sawmill curtailments in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. is extending sawmill curtailments in B.C. due to what it says are ongoing weak market conditions and a lack of available economic fibre.
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 (19,443.77, up 58.85): Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Unchanged at $87.67 on 20.5 million shares. Suncor Energy Inc.
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