National Business

The Second Cup Ltd. shares soared after the company announced it will acquire a popular Ottawa-based coffee chain in its first deal since it revealed plans to become a conglomerate of players in the coffee, food service and cannabis sectors.

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy remains resilient despite the global uncertainty caused by the trade war between the United States and China, a senior Bank of Canada official said Thursday.

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country's merchandise trade deficit with the world was $1.1 billion in October. The result came as figures for September were revised to show a deficit of $1.

TORONTO — About 400 Aeroplan workers have ratified a collective agreement that standardizes wages for employees of the newly acquired loyalty program.

OTTAWA — You may be reluctant to add one more item to an already daunting holiday to-do list, but financial experts want to make sure your financial plan doesn't get neglected in the year-end rush as 2019 comes to a close.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October as imports fell faster than exports. The politically sensitive trade gap with China dropped.

LILLOOET, B.C. — Government officials say there is a "high risk" they won't be fully successful in rescuing salmon species threatened by a massive landslide on British Columbia's Fraser River.

TORONTO — Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. and Quinte First Credit Union have signed a letter of intent to join forces. The credit unions say Quinte First will become part of Alterna Savings in spring 2020.

TORONTO — Major North American indexes made gains as a potential U.S.-China trade deal appeared closer and oil prices advanced. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 5.16 points to 16,897.34, led by the energy sector.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,897.34, up 5.16 points.) Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN). Basic Materials. Up 30 cents, or 4.27 per cent, to $7.32 on 13.