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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,229.1, up 84.08 points): Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU). Mining. Down six cents, or 66.67 per cent, to three cents on 14.
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New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

New centre in the works to track Indigenous data on businesses, land and resources

OTTAWA — A new institute is in the works that would track Indigenous economic prosperity in Canada by collecting data on population, businesses, land and resources.
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Energy and base metals help lift S&P/TSX composite Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

Energy and base metals help lift S&P/TSX composite Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed a day after reaching new records. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 84.08 points at 22,229.10.
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Scotiabank not overly concerned by Mexico election as bank maps out growth plans: CEO

Scotiabank not overly concerned by Mexico election as bank maps out growth plans: CEO

TORONTO — The head of Scotiabank says he's not overly concerned with the election result in Mexico, a key area of focus for growth at the bank.
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As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks

As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks

KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will provide Ukraine with its Mirage combat aircraft to help the country's defense against Russia's aggression.
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Vancouver police crack down on stolen goods that turn up on downtown sidewalks

Vancouver police crack down on stolen goods that turn up on downtown sidewalks

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say a crackdown on the sale of stolen goods that turn up on the sidewalks of the city's Downtown Eastside has led to five arrests and turned up more than $650,000 in cash, drugs and stolen property. Insp.
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Stock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day

Stock market today: Wall Street's momentum cools after its latest record-setting day

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close as Wall Street’s momentum cooled following its latest record-setting day. The S&P 500 ended just barely lower Thursday, a day after setting an all-time high for the 25th time this year.
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Rail workers reject binding arbitration offer as strike threat still looms: CN

Rail workers reject binding arbitration offer as strike threat still looms: CN

MONTREAL — Rail workers have rejected an offer from Canadian National Railway Co. to enter into binding arbitration, as the country's largest railroad operator tries to steer clear of a strike in a move the union called disingenuous.
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Liberal government launches $1.5B program to build more co-op housing

Liberal government launches $1.5B program to build more co-op housing

OTTAWA — Housing Minister Sean Fraser announced the launch of a $1.5-billion co-operative housing development program that the federal government promised in its 2022 budget.
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Average asking rents in Canada reach record $2,202 in May, says new report

Average asking rents in Canada reach record $2,202 in May, says new report

A new report says the average asking rent for a home in Canada hit a record $2,202 in May, up 9.3 per cent compared with a year ago and 0.6 per cent from the previous month. The report by Urbanation and Rentals.
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