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Scotiabank wins regulatory approval for second phase of KeyCorp investment

Scotiabank wins regulatory approval for second phase of KeyCorp investment

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has received regulatory approval for the second phase of its investment in U.S. bank KeyCorp. The big Canadian bank said Friday the approval came from the board of governors of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
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McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle federal probe over opioids work

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle federal probe over opioids work

WASHINGTON (AP) — McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work for opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma, according to court papers filed in Virginia on Friday.
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Statistics Canada reports manufacturing and wholesale sales up in October

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing and wholesale sales up in October

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grain, rose one per cent to $83.7 billion in October.
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Canadian officials eyed 'new opportunities' no matter who won U.S. election: memos

Canadian officials eyed 'new opportunities' no matter who won U.S. election: memos

OTTAWA — As the U.S.
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Weak loonie straining your travel budget? How to still take the trip and save money

Weak loonie straining your travel budget? How to still take the trip and save money

For the past few years, Julia Wilson and her mom have planned an annual weekend getaway to New York City for her November birthday that's typically packed with dinner reservations and shopping.
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Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?

Climate groups tried to spur action with a Taylor Swift ticket giveaway. Can it work?

TORONTO — Taylor Swift commands a legion of devotees, but among the thousands decked out in cowboy boots, friendship bracelets and glitter at her Canadian performances, one was not like the others. Millions of people attended the Eras Tour.
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Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: lawyer

Creditors approve proposed $32.5B deal with tobacco giants today: lawyer

A proposed deal that would see three tobacco giants pay out billions to provinces and territories, as well as smokers across Canada, has been approved by the companies' creditors, a lawyer representing some of the creditors said Thursday, calling it
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Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says

Canada not a significant source of fentanyl flowing into U.S., CBSA says

OTTAWA — As Canada looks to beef up its border security after president-elect Donald Trump threatened tariffs while raising concerns about illicit fentanyl pouring into his country, border officials pointed out there's barely any coming from Canada.
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B.C. aims to hang onto 'Hollywood north' title by boosting film and TV tax incentives

B.C. aims to hang onto 'Hollywood north' title by boosting film and TV tax incentives

The British Columbia government is increasing tax incentives for both local and international film and TV projects in an effort to attract more major productions to the province.
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Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province

Vancouver Island First Nation whose ancestors met explorer Capt. Cook sue province

VICTORIA — A Vancouver Island First Nation whose people were the first to greet European explorers in the region almost 250 years ago is taking British Columbia to court, seeking title to its traditional territories and financial compensation.
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