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RBC reports Q2 profit up, returning more cash to shareholders after closing HSBC deal

RBC reports Q2 profit up, returning more cash to shareholders after closing HSBC deal

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says it's rewarding shareholders as its second-quarter profit rose from last year and it successfully closed its HSBC Canada acquisition. The bank said Thursday it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.
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One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds

One Tech Tip: Want to turn off Meta AI? You can't - but there are some workarounds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you've probably noticed a new character pop up answering search queries or eagerly offering tidbits of information in your feeds, with varying degrees of accuracy.
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Supreme Court clears the way for the NRA’s free speech lawsuit against an ex-New York official

Supreme Court clears the way for the NRA’s free speech lawsuit against an ex-New York official

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for a National Rifle Association lawsuit against a former New York state official over claims she violated its free-speech rights.
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BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

BMO restores online banking services after technical problem overnight

TORONTO — BMO says it has restored its online banking services for customers after a technical problem overnight. The bank says it experienced a service disruption due to a false fire alarm at one of its data centres.
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Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

Nissan Canada issues do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles over airbag issue

TORONTO — Nissan Canada has issued a do-not-drive warning for 48,000 vehicles in the latest effort to expand its campaign about defective airbags.
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AltaGas and Royal Vopak give final OK to build B.C. export facility

AltaGas and Royal Vopak give final OK to build B.C. export facility

CALGARY — AltaGas Ltd. and joint venture partner Royal Vopak have approved a final investment decision for a large-scale liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal project near Prince Rupert, B.C.
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The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits inches up, but layoffs remain low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits ticked up last week, but layoffs remain historically low in the face of lingering inflation and high interest rates.
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Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

Canadians' interest in buying EVs fades as barriers, concerns remain: J.D. Power

TORONTO — A new study finds fewer Canadians say they're interested in buying an electric vehicle as concerns remain about limited driving ranges, high prices and a lack of charging stations. The J.D.
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Musician Patrick Watson on how ethics got between him and half a million dollars

Musician Patrick Watson on how ethics got between him and half a million dollars

TORONTO — Patrick Watson can't be easily bought. While many have offered heaps of money to license the Montreal musician's acclaimed work over the years, he says there are certain ethical lines he refused to cross.
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Blair announces training, equipment deals at military trade show

Blair announces training, equipment deals at military trade show

OTTAWA — Defence Minister Bill Blair came to the country's largest defence industry trade show on Wednesday to announce billions of dollars in training and equipment deals for the armed forces, and faced yet more questions about Canada's commitment t
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