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NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

NASA's mightiest rocket lifts off 50 years after Apollo

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA's new moon rocket blasted off on its debut flight with three test dummies aboard Wednesday, bringing the U.S.
Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2

Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland said early Wednesday that a Russian-made missile fell in the country’s east, killing two people, though U.S. President Joe Biden said it was “unlikely” it was fired from Russia.
Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone' sets viewership milestones

Kevin Costner's 'Yellowstone' sets viewership milestones

NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Costner's Paramount epic “Yellowstone” reached 12.1 million viewers for the opening night of its fifth season on Sunday, the most popular scripted series episode so far in the new television season, the Nielsen company said.
Stelco reports earnings down 74% in Q3 due to lower steel prices, inflation

Stelco reports earnings down 74% in Q3 due to lower steel prices, inflation

HAMILTON — Stelco Holdings Inc. says its net earnings for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 were down by almost 74 per cent year-over-year to $158 million, or $2.33 per diluted share.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,994.78, up 72.97 points): Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX:AQN). Utilities. Down 27 cents, or 2.55 per cent, to $10.
S&P/TSX composite up slightly Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up slightly Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, while U.S. markets were also up, though indexes on both sides of the border closed down slightly from late-morning highs. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 72.97 points at 19,994.78.
Rogers tries to build case for competitiveness of proposed Videotron-Freedom deal

Rogers tries to build case for competitiveness of proposed Videotron-Freedom deal

OTTAWA — Rogers Communications Inc. tried to build the case for a competitive Freedom Mobile during its cross examination of BCE Inc.
Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extend beyond children's pain and fever meds

Drug shortages worsen across Canada, extend beyond children's pain and fever meds

HALIFAX — Drugstore shortages in Canada are now extending beyond the children's pain and fever medication aisle into other over-the-counter and prescription drugs as supply problems worsen across the country.
Stocks climb on cooling inflation, but trading remains shaky

Stocks climb on cooling inflation, but trading remains shaky

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing higher, boosted by more signs the nation’s high inflation may be falling off faster than expected.
Canadian October home sales up from September, first monthly increase since February

Canadian October home sales up from September, first monthly increase since February

Several real estate industry observers say the housing market isn't roaring back, despite October delivering the first month-over-month uptick in home sales since February.