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B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

B.C. risks 'carpet' of rotting apples without help after co-op's closure: growers

With less than a week to go before gala apples will be ready to be picked in British Columbia, the president of the provincial fruit growers' group worries about a devastating season without a way for farmers to refrigerate their crops.
Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

Cineplex CEO sees 'pivotal change' after Hollywood strikes trigger a Q2 loss

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. continued to feel the impacts of twin Hollywood strikes in its second quarter, but the end of the period marked a turning point.
Poilievre calls for tariffs on Chinese EVs, Liberals imply they're already coming

Poilievre calls for tariffs on Chinese EVs, Liberals imply they're already coming

OTTAWA — A future Conservative government would slap massive import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and a host of other products in a bid to protect Canadian jobs, Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.
Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

Students, recent immigrants hit hard by weakening job market, StatCan data suggests

OTTAWA — Students who have been hunting for a summer job and recent immigrants looking for work have felt the brunt of the country's weakening labour market, Statistics Canada's latest employment report shows.
One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

HALIFAX — Residents of small communities across Canada are finding creative ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the pla
Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

Investors should focus on building more insurance into their portfolios.
Fight brewing at CRTC over first Online News Act payment by Google

Fight brewing at CRTC over first Online News Act payment by Google

OTTAWA — A new fight is playing out at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission over the first $100-million annual payment Google agreed to pay Canadian news outlets.
Maple Leaf Foods reports $26.2M Q2 loss as company prepares to spin off pork business

Maple Leaf Foods reports $26.2M Q2 loss as company prepares to spin off pork business

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a loss of $26.2 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $53.7 million a year earlier as it prepares to spin off its pork business. The Mississauga, Ont.
Canadian Tire's Q2 profit up even as consumers 'tightened their belts considerably'

Canadian Tire's Q2 profit up even as consumers 'tightened their belts considerably'

TORONTO — The head of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says indebted shoppers are cutting back on spending even more — and he doesn't see that trend turning around quickly.
Tim Hortons parent RBI sees Q2 profit lift despite 'softer consumer environment'

Tim Hortons parent RBI sees Q2 profit lift despite 'softer consumer environment'

TORONTO — The owner of Canada's most recognizable fast-food chain managed to grow its profit in its most recent quarter, even as a pullback in consumer spending that's long been roiling retailers cropped up in the quick-serve market.
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