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Crescent Point to acquire Kaybob Duvernay drilling assets from Paramount Resources

Crescent Point to acquire Kaybob Duvernay drilling assets from Paramount Resources

CALGARY — Crescent Point Energy Corp. says it has signed an agreement with Paramount Resources Ltd. to acquire additional Kaybob Duvernay assets for $375 million.
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From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back amid inflation

From missing family time to making food, Canadians are cutting back amid inflation

MONTREAL — It has not been an easy year for Canadians financially. Decades-high inflation and soaring interest rates have led many to take a closer look at their spending habits and, consequently, make some tough choices.
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Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese was sold in Ontario and Quebec

Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese was sold in Ontario and Quebec

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Igor brand Gorgonzola mild ripened blue-veined cheese due to possible Listeria contamination. The affected product distributed by Jan K.
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TC Energy shuts down Keystone pipeline system after leak in Kansas

TC Energy shuts down Keystone pipeline system after leak in Kansas

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. has estimated the volume of oil released in Wednesday's Keystone pipeline leak at 14,000 barrels, making this most recent spill larger than Keystone's 2017 and 2019 leaks combined.
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Quebec economic update: A lot of uncertainty in 2023, Girard says

Quebec economic update: A lot of uncertainty in 2023, Girard says

Quebec Finance Minister Eric Girard said Thursday the province's economy is facing a lot of uncertainty going into 2023 as he presented his economic update, one that included help for low-income seniors in the face of stubborn inflation.
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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 (19,969.19, down 4.03 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down four cents, or 0.10 per cent, to $40.62 on 10.8 million shares.
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Financial institutions, businesses see a role in preserving biodiversity at COP15

Financial institutions, businesses see a role in preserving biodiversity at COP15

MONTREAL — A number of business groups and financial institutions say they want to play a role in promoting biodiversity and hope a new UN biodiversity treaty will require some companies to disclose their impacts.
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S&P/TSX composite edges down; U.S. markets tick higher on quiet trading day

S&P/TSX composite edges down; U.S. markets tick higher on quiet trading day

Canada's main stock index edged downwards and U.S. markets ticked slightly higher on what was overall a quiet day of trading Thursday. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 4.03 points at 19,969.19.
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BoC shifting from how much to raise rates to whether to raise them: Deputy Governor

BoC shifting from how much to raise rates to whether to raise them: Deputy Governor

The Bank of Canada's steep rate hike cycle could be coming to an end, but don't expect rates to start going back down any time soon.
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Stocks rise on Wall Street, but remain lower for the week

Stocks rise on Wall Street, but remain lower for the week

NEW YORK — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street but remain lower for the week after five straight losses. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Thursday and the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 1.1%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%. U.S.
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