Budget balancing tops weight loss for Canada New Years' resolutions
Debt reduction may be at the top of many Canadian’s New Years’ resolution lists.
CIBC found...
Holiday cheer was in short supply on North American markets today.
The Dow suffered its worst Christmas Eve trading session on record by plunging 653...
Death toll continuing to rise in Indonesia
Officials are adding dozens more to the death toll in Indonesia.
Nearly 400 are dead, 1,400 are injured and...
More dead discovered in Indonesia, more expected
The death toll from an unexpected tsunami in Indonesia has reached over 280.
Over 1,000 people are injured as...
Omar Khadr denied request for relaxed bail conditions and Canadian passport
An Edmonton judge has denied former Guantanamo Bay detainee Omar Khadr's request for...
F-series Ford trucks with heater blocks at risk of fire
Nearly 500,000 Ford F-Series trucks are being recalled in Canada because of a fire risk.
Ford...
Stats Can warns mandatory pilot census comes with hefty fine
Stats Can may ask you some questions next year, and you’d better answer or else.
According...
Canadian officials not commenting on hacking operation
Neither the RCMP nor Global Affairs Canada is commenting on news that companies in Canada were among the...
It was yet another dismal day for North American markets.
The gloom continues on Wall Street as investors digested yesterday’s rate hike from the U.S....
Judge rules against dismissing charges against Harvey Weinstein
The man at the heart of the #MeToo movement will face trial for rape and assault charges.
Despite...
Scheer says Trudeau's oil bailout not focusing on real problem
PM hopeful Andrew Scheer is joining a call for more pipelines.
The Tory Leader says Ottawa...
After the markets were slammed yesterday by another US interest rate hike, there may be some room for recovery today. Analysts suggest North American...
The TSX sharply reversed course, going from green to red today.
A drop in Canada’s inflation rate initially sparked optimism that the Bank of Canada...
RBC denies reading messages
It’s another question mark about your privacy and Facebook. The New York Times alleges the social media giant allowed over 150...
NY Times claims RBC given unfettered access to Facebook data
A New York Times story is ruffling feathers for Facebook and a Canadian bank.
The Times...
Employees enticed by incentives by providers to make false health claims
More Canadian employees are getting sucked into insurance fraud scams.
A fraud investigator with Sun...
Ottawa spending money to help energy companies
It’s not the money to buy locomotives and tanker cars that Alberta Premier Rachel Notley wanted.
However, Ottawa is...
Drunk drivers beware: Police have new freedom to give roadside tests
Canadian authorities now have more freedom to catch impaired drivers.
New legislation coming into effect...
Markets fell sharply today as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates south of the border.
Recent economic data points towards a...
Canadian Chamber says carbon pricing about environmental protection, not political gain
Canada’s top business representative says it supports carbon pricing.
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, which...
U.S. Secretary of State calls on China to release Canadians
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the unlawful detention of two Canadian citizens by...
Canadian household debt slowly climbing higher
A majority of Canadians are still spending more than they’re making.
Statistics Canada has found the debt-to-income ratio is up...
A trade war-created economic downturn in China is putting pressure on global markets. A report and confirmation from Beijing officials suggested the eastern country’s...
Arrested Canadians on Chrystia Freeland's agenda in Washington
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister may be looking to spur action from her US counterparts.
The Globe and Mail...
Thousands of locations targeted in email bomb hoax
Thousands of businesses across North America have received emailed bomb threats Thursday.
An Ontario police service has confirmed...
Jitters over ongoing U.S./China trade talks coupled with falling pot stocks weighted the TSX today.
Aurora Cannabis and Aphria Inc. were among the three most...
More Chinese threats aimed at Canada through state media
Beijing is using China’s state media to lob more threats at Canada.
China Radio International says Canada...
Trade positivity is showing in the global markets this morning. Analysts are expecting boosts in North American markets as investors are taking note of...
Kotex tampons reportedly coming apart during use
Check your brand before using your tampons.
U by Kotex Sleek Tampons is being recalled after reports of the...
Popular tampons recalled
If you have tampons in your house, you better check the brand. Kimberly-Clark has recalled its U by Kotex Sleek Tampons, Regular...
PM says Canada will stick to the law when it comes to charges against Chinese executive
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reaffirming Canada’s commitment to...
British PM faces possible leadership and party expulsion
By the end of today, Theresa May could be removed as Prime Minister.
The British official is facing...
Senators want Canadians to have more control over personal data
Senators are calling on Ottawa to review Statistics Canada data gathering policies.
The senate says the...
Despite worries about Brexit and growth world markets are up slightly this morning.
Investors seem to be taking a cautious approach over Brexit and the...
Customers still paying for useless Sears warranties
If you’re still paying for an extended Sears warranty, you’re not the only one.
In a report the CBC...
Another Tori Stafford killer moved by CSC
Michael Rafferty is now in a medium-security prison.
The killer of 8-year-old Tori Stafford was reportedly moved from a...
Tax cheaters can expect harsh treatment from the CRA
Canadians charged with tax evasion will be treated the same as money launderers and terrorists.
For the...
The federal equalization program will be among the topics discussed in Ottawa Monday, as Canada's finance ministers meet for their second summit this year.
Ontario,...
Unemployment in Canada hits just over 40-year low
Canada’s unemployment rate is now the lowest it’s ever been in over 40 years.
In November the rate...
Carbon tax likely top grievance to be aired during First Ministers’ meeting
Justin Trudeau will likely be facing off against some angry leaders today in...
It was an erratic day for investors as they fretted over potentially strained U.S./China trade relations and sliding oil prices.
Markets initially slumped on news...
Canadian Cyber Security report suggests hackers targeting devices in the home
Your refrigerator could be giving away your personal information to cyber criminals.
A report from...
Canada prepared in case of nuclear fallout from weapons test by North Korea
Documents reveal Canadian officials have been quietly preparing for how to handle...
Canada’s stock exchange rallied from yesterday’s 211-point drop with broad-based gains across the index.
It was an overall green day on Bay Street as the...
Recession fears are taking the lead in the global markets this morning. Yesterday, the Dow dropped nearly 800 points, after Donald Trump threatened major...
Premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan want oil patch issues discussed with Trudeau
The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan want oil patch issues on the...
Stats Canada reverses decision on banking information
It looks like the uproar Canadians made about our banking and the right to privacy has worked, for...
Stats Canada reverses decision on banking information
It looks like the uproar Canadians made about our banking and the right to privacy has worked, for...
Premier Notley cutting oil production to close price gap
Alberta is cutting its oil production.
Premier Rachel Notley announced an 8.7 per cent reduction last night...
Canadian hotels also affected in Marriott data breach
If you stayed at a Marriott-owned hotel in Canada you may be affected by the data breach.
Marriott...
Major security breach in Marriott reservations system
The personal information of as many as 500 million guests may have been exposed after Marriott says its...
They weren't sleeping on this deal.
Sleep Country Canada Holdings says it will acquire online mattress retailer Endy for nearly $89-million.
The Toronto-based company says it...
Story by Kyle Christensen
VANCOUVER ISLAND, B.C-The rain will stop, the sun will come out, and the temperatures will drop.
After parts of Vancouver Island received...
Canada imposing sanctions on Saudi nationals following murder of journalist
Canada is imposing sanctions on Saudi nationals linked to last month's murder of journalist Jamal...
Fossil fuel burning expected to make earth much hotter than expected
The UN is releasing new projections for global warming and they’re not good.
Scientists now...
Alberta says oil cuts could be days away to avoid economic crisis
Alberta’s government could start cutting oil production to bring prices back up.
Rachel Notley...
Investors snapped up bank stocks today, helping the TSX surge to triple digit gains.
The TSX’s heavyweight financials sector has wobbled for much of the...
Need for apartments continues in Canada, despite growth in new units
The demand for apartments in Canada is growing higher.
The Canadian Mortgage Housing Corporation reports...
Unifor President says Trudeau and Trump should be taking on GM with tariffs
Unifor’s President is calling on Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump to take...
Mixed messages from the Trump Administration on the U.S./China trade war translated into an uneven trading day across North America.
U.S. President Donald Trump had...
Postal strike officially over, but union still vowing to fight
The mail is moving once again after Ottawa took action.
The back to work legislation was...
Senate passes back-to-work legislation, forcing postal carriers back on the job
As of noon today, all postal workers will be back on the job.
Senate passed...
Unifor President Speaks Out Over Plans To Shutter General Motor’s Plant
The president of the union representing GM workers has come out swinging back at...
Warmer Winter Ahead
Western Canada is likely getting off easy this winter. According to The Weather Network, B.C. and Alberta will see warmer than usual...
Senate to decide on postal worker strike today
Canada’s senators will decide on forcing an end to the postal strikes across the country.
The final decision...
Senators to decide on back-to-work legislation as mail backlog pushes higher
Canada Post workers could be forced to end strike action tomorrow, but it might...
Trudeau Government Facing Pushback Over Back-To-Work Legislation
The Trudeau government is facing push-back on its plan for legislation that would end five weeks of job...
Postal workers' union crys foul on back-to-work legislation as MPs debate the bill
Union officials are ramping up their fight against Ottawa’s proposed back-to-work legislation.
MPs...
Motion to fast-track back-to-work legislation to be voted on this morning
Your Christmas packages may be saved from limbo if the Liberals get their way...
Postal Worker’s Union Prepared To Fight Back-To-Work Legislation
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is prepared to fight back-to-work legislation in court.
CUPW says it fought,...
Drops in bank stocks and the health care sector kept the TSX below the flatline today.
With Wall Street closed for the American Thanksgiving weekend,...
Liberals table back-to-work legislation, look to fast-track bill
MPs are debating on fast tracking a motion to force mail carriers back to work.
The back-to-work legislation...
An attempt to pull out of the techno-slump may already be failing this morning. Global markets are showing signs of weakness after investors shrugged...
Corporate investment biggest focus in federal economic update
Ottawa is attempting to stimulate more job creation by deepening Canada’s deficit.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced the...
More Grocery Stores Pulling Romaine Lettuce Off Shelves
More and more grocery stores across the country are pulling romaine lettuce off their shelves.
It comes after...
More Grocery Stores Pulling Romaine Lettuce Off Their Shelves
Across Canada, grocery stores continue to pull romaine lettuce off their shelves.
The move comes after the...
Canada’s budget details come out this afternoon
Ottawa’s economic update is rolling out this afternoon.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to renew the Liberal’s commitment...
Canada's budget details come out this afternoon
Ottawa’s economic update is rolling out this afternoon.
Finance Minister Bill Morneau is expected to renew the Liberal’s commitment...
Feds preparing to table back-to-work legislation for postal workers
The feds have had enough of the postal strike.
Ottawa is warning if negotiations don’t wrap up...
P.M. Says Feds Mulling Over Canada Post Strike
Repeating that he wants the two sides to come together, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says
that the government...
Audit finds CRA stepping on taxpayer rights with inconsistent treatment
The CRA is coming under fire for reportedly violating taxpayer rights.
The federal auditor general has...
Name-brand prescriptions driving up costs for Canadians
The cost for prescription drugs is getting more expensive in Canada.
According to a Canadian Institute for Health report,...
Canada Post calls for cooling-off period for Christmas season
Canada Post is asking its workers to put the strike on hold for the Christmas season.
Following...
Apple turmoil may hit North American markets again this morning. The company’s shares are down after the Wall Street Journal reported Apple would cut...
Despite some economic uncertainty hitting other currencies, the Loonie is getting a local boost. The Canadian currency is up to 76.10 cents US after...
Tax Savings For Minimum Wage Workers in Ontario
The Ford governments fall economic statement promises a tax cut for the province’s
minimum wage workers. Under the...
Brexit drama is putting stress on the markets this morning. Various British officials have started resigning over the controversial EU divorce draft proposal while...
Black gold is diminishing, with oil slipping deeper into bear market territory.
Output from key producers, trade concerns, and dwindling demand has caused crude prices...
Investors are feeling confident as good economic news continues to push global markets ahead. China recently announced an unexpected gain in trade numbers despite...
It was a green day across North America as U.S. midterm election results lifted investor sentiment.
With the Democrats winning control of House and the...
Gains in the influential energy and financials sectors pushed the TSX into positive territory today.
Canada’s stock exchange nearly hit triple digits, gaining 98 points...
Investors are losing their risk appetite as trade war and interest rate worries surface once again. The US-China trade war worries escalated again after...
Renewed optimism of a potential China/U.S. trade deal coupled with strong showings from Canada’s largest railway companies helped the TSX chug into the green...
The TSX fizzled today as the exchange retreated from earlier gains.
Canada’s stock exchange finished 166 points lower with losses in 10 of 11 sectors.
Among...
World stocks are lower this morning, setting them up for their worst losing streak in more than five years.
Investors are reacting to American companies...
North American markets are starting to make up for significant losses during yesterday’s trading session. The TSX is gaining 55 points to 14,964 and...
North American markets spiraled today as global economic uncertainty and underwhelming corporate results caused stocks to slide.
Falling oil prices dragged the influential energy sector....
A perfect storm of economic issues is spreading across global markets this morning. A global selloff is underway as tension between Saudi Arabia and...
Chinese markets are boosting on support from Beijing, which is expected to spillover across the globe. Investors are buying up Chinese stock after the...
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. - The BC Conservation Officer Service is asking Campbell River residents to keep their garbage indoors and recycling clean, after a...
Investors are getting nervous again as global economic problems resurface. Analysts say safe haven options are becoming more attractive to investors, while the China-US...
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C - School trustee candidates came together for a forum on Friday and besides questions posed by the District Parental Advisory Council...
Pot stocks are dipping heavily as Ottawa releases new rules on the introduction of edibles to the marijuana market.
Analysts suggest the dip comes as...
Canadian pot stocks are going up in smoke. Companies like Aphria, Canopy and Aurora are all falling after hitting record highs yesterday as marijuana legalization...
Stocks sank across North America, partly due to a warning from the International Monetary Fund that the world’s finances could be on shaky ground.
In...
Global stocks are slowly making up ground today after hitting eight-week lows.
However concerns over the outlook for global economic growth are keeping gains in...
Global stocks are slowly making up ground today after hitting eight-week lows.
However concerns over the outlook for global economic growth are keeping gains in...
Global concerns weighted Canada’s stock exchange today.
The International Monetary Fund predicted that the world’s economy will grow at a 3.7 percent rate into 2019,...
Shares of Google’s parent company Alphabet Inc. head into the trading day lower.
They closed down 1.5 per cent yesterday as investors reacted to the...
The TSX fell today, despite a strong jobs report from StatsCan.
Employment rose by 63,000 in Canada in September, driven by an increase in part-time...
Popular pot stocks and rallies in the key energy, financials, and health care sectors pulled the TSX out of the red today.
Cannabis producers helped...
Global markets are growing this morning, but investors are nervous about the US China trade war. Analysts say markets are responding positively after the...
A new trilateral trade deal involving Canada, the U.S., and Mexico and a massive Canadian liquefied natural gas (LNG) project getting the green light...
Canada’s stock market only managed to move up slightly today, despite a fresh North American trade agreement that will supplant NAFTA.
Canada and the U.S....
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C. – The MyCampbellRiverNow.com newsroom reached out to the school trustee candidates for School District 72 and asked them about the SOGI...
Faster-than-expected growth in Canada's economy was overshadowed by NAFTA trade concerns as the TSX tumbled 131 points today.
StatsCan reported today that the country's GDP...
Canada’s economy is swelling larger than expected, which is pushing back against the TSX. Unexpected GDP growth in July is solidifying expectations of an...
The U.S. Federal Reserve raising its interest rate by a quarter point wasn’t enough to boost investor confidence on both sides of the border.
American...
The U.S. Federal Reserve raising its interest rate by a quarter point wasn’t enough to boost investor confidence on both sides of the border.
American...
The TSX flirted with a four-week high in midday trading before dropping significantly today.
Canada`s stock exchange slipped 47 points with six of the...
The weighty financials sector and soaring pot stocks carried the TSX today.
Bank stocks led the gains on the TSX which moved up 64 points.
Financials...
Marijuana stocks are riding high in Canada, but Bay Street is still feeling weight.
The TSX is down slightly to 16,191 weighted by 11 sectors.
Meanwhile,...
An escalation in the US-China trade war isn’t having much impact on global markets. Despite Trump pulling the trigger on tariffs affect $200 billion...
Cannabis stocks in Canada are coming back to life as Coca-Cola eyes the market. The beverage maker is reportedly considering making its own marijuana-infused...
Despite planning trade talks with Beijing, Washington is preparing to hit China with more tariffs.
Donald Trump is reportedly set to announce the tariffs on...
The U.S. President's recent tariff threats weren’t enough to pull down the TSX today.
Trump is pushing to proceed with $200 billion worth of tariffs...
Falling bank shares caused Canada’s stock exchange to backpedal today.
The TSX finished 45 points lower, pulled down by the financials sector which slipped 0.7...
Investors are once again being force-fed the reality of the ongoing global economic problems. China is reportedly preparing to retaliate against US dumping duties...
US-led trade tensions are continuing to put pressure on global markets.
Donald Trump threatened even more tariffs on Chinese products last week, on top of...
COMOX VALLEY, B.C - The Filberg Festival is receiving funds for marketing support from the government.
According to a press release from the province,...
Bay Street is feeling the weight of an unexpected increase in Canada’s unemployment rate.
The TSX is down 62 points to 16,038 after StatsCan reported...
Trade and marijuana drove Canada's stock exchange today.
The TSX opened higher on Thursday with hints of progress in Canada/U.S. trade negotiations, during their second...
Investors are battling between NAFTA positivity and bad weed stocks.
The TSX is down 27 points to 16,109 as cannabis stocks, like heavyweight Aurora, are...
Dipping energy and materials stocks coupled with ongoing trade concerns involving Canada and the U.S. factored into a slight drop on the TSX today.
Canada’s...
Trade worries are likely to continue weighing on North American markets today.
As NAFTA negotiations between Canada and the US restart after a four-day hiatus,...
With the resumption of trade negotiations a day away, North American markets are feeling weight from nervous investors.
The TSX is down 65 points to...
Volatile NAFTA negotiations are continuing to weigh on Canada’s currency this week.
The Loonie is falling to 76 cents US this morning as talks between...
Trump's deadline on a trade deal between Canada and U.S. pushed down markets today.
With negotiations reportedly turning sour this morning, both sides scrambled to...
The TSX is slipping over concerns on NAFTA negotiations.
The Bay Street Index is down 34 points to 16,336. Canada has reportedly made no concessions...
Pipeline problems and trade tensions weighed North American markets today.
The massive Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion was put in limbo after the federal court quashed...
After reaching new highs this week, shares in cannabis producers Canopy Growth, Aurora Cannabis and Aphria fell between two and almost seven-percent yesterday. That...
A sell-off of marijuana stocks pulled down the TSX today.
After huge gains over the past few days, shares of cannabis producers tumbled. This factored...
Trade tariffs and a plunge in gold prices affected North American markets today.
Gold fell $11.50, ending a four-day streak.
The TSX edged 20 points lower,...
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Sparked by a hike in oil prices, the energy sector lifted the TSX today.
Reports of declining American crude inventories...
Wall Street could be subdued by the political volatility in the US today.
Experts say the criminal conviction of two former Trump advisers is leading...
Global trade dictated North American markets today.
Optimism over trade talks between China and the U.S. helped push the Dow to near triple digit territory.
But...
ZEBALLOS, B.C- Firefighting efforts in Zeballos are continuing this evening.
According to the most recent information from the Zeballos Emergency Program, the Gold Valley Main...
Strong gains in the materials and financials sector helped Canada’s stock exchange recover from earlier losses today.
The TSX initially slipped into the red as...
ZEBALLOS, B.C- A pair of wildfires around Zeballos are still burning this morning.
According to the Natasha Broznitsky, an information officer with the Coastal Fire...
Markets are attempting to pull out of a tailspin yesterday weighted by a strong US dollar.
The strength came from nervous investors looking for security...
It was a bounce back trading day across North America.
Boosted by energy and financials, Canada’s stock exchange snapped a two-day losing streak by finishing...
LITTLE RIVER, B.C- Police have deemed a woman’s body found on the Comox Valley shoreline not suspicious.
An investigation had been underway after she was...
Global market recovery is spreading into North America. This comes after the Turkish Lira pulled out of its financial tailspin from yesterday with help...
Global markets are on the mend as the Turkish Lira is climbing again.
Turkey’s Central Bank finally stepped in after the currency plunged further yesterday...
The meltdown in the Turkish economy is still causing a ripple effect in global markets.
Investors are reportedly moving to safe haven assets after the...
North American markets are down as investors respond to the economic crisis in Turkey.
The country’s currency plunged more than 10 per cent this morning,...
Canada’s biggest insurance companies are keeping Bay Street boosted.
Manulife and Sunlife Financial both reported strong earnings in their latest quarters. This is pushing the...
China’s retaliation on US tariffs is hitting crude prices hard.
The $16 billion in tariffs announced by China will include oil products from the US,...
International rifts and the sliding price of crude oil kept North America’s stock markets in check today.
After a 134-point freefall on Tuesday, Canada’s main...
The Canada-Saudi spat is continuing to hit Bay Street.
Saudi Arabian overseas investment managers are being instructed to pull investment dollars from all things Canadian...
US corporate earnings are keeping markets boosted at the midpoint for the trading week.
Experts say investors are choosing to shrug off trade war concerns...
Diplomatic tensions between Saudi Arabia and Canada factored into a down day on Bay Street.
Saudi Arabia said it will stop buying Canadian wheat and...
North American markets are boosted on positive corporate earnings.
The Dow is growing 175 points to 25,678, but, the TSX starting the trading week a...
Some positive news from Stats Canada today, as the country posted its smallest trade deficit since January 2017.
The news helped the TSX finished slightly...
Trade war threats are continuing to subdue global markets to end the trading week.
Donald Trump’s tariff tirade against China is enough to outweigh the...
It’s been a rollercoaster of a day on Bay Street.
The threat of the Trump Administration slapping 25-percent tariffs on China initially initially caused the...
Apple is keeping things afloat ahead of the trading day for North American markets.
The company is edging closer to becoming the first trillion dollar...
Investors are looking to Apple to recover the tech sector this week.
After disappointing results from Netflix and Facebook, global markets have taken a dip,...
It’s been a bad week for social media.
The day after Facebook shares dropped 19-percent, Twitter’s stock plunged almost 20-percent after the company reported...
The U.S. economy is surging. The GDP is up to 4.1-percent, its best showing since 2014.
Twitter stocks are selling off after disappointing active user numbers. Shares...
Facebook’s plunging shares had a ripple effect on the Nasdaq today.
The social media giant lost nearly $120-billion in market value as its shares dropped...
Facebook shares are in a downward spiral. On the heels of disappointing quarterly earnings and a decline in its active users, the social media giant...
All eyes will be on Facebook today.
The social media giant reported lower than expected revenue and fewer active users late yesterday. In pre-market trading...
Trade war talk and disappointing earnings from Boeing and General Motors are weighing down the markets today.
Donald Trump and the European Commission Chief are...
Uncertainty over threatened American tariffs against the European Union curbed an international stock rally in overnight trading. The meeting is set for today between...
The TSX starts the day down 30 points to 16,390.
Cannabis stocks continued their sell off yesterday with Aurora dropping over 7-percent to $7.11.
The loonie...
A strong earnings report from Google’s parent company wasn’t enough to help the Nasdaq this afternoon, losing gains from earlier in the day.
The TSX...
Global markets are getting boosted by Chinese government investment and the tech sector.
Experts say China is looking at easing its monetary policy as the...
Auto trade and other tariff-related talk could steal the limelight from earnings reports this week.
About 35 per cent of the major businesses in the...
Commodity prices are weighted by a suffering Chinese economy affected by trade war worries.
The price of industrial and precious metals, used heavily in China,...
Global markets are getting a confidence boost as US policymakers give a positive economic outlook.
Setting aside fears about a trade war, the US Federal...
Global markets are a bit subdued this morning weighted by losses in tech and commodity sectors.
In overnight trading, the Nikkei gained about .4 per...
Canada’s main stock market dipped today as oil prices stumbled.
Prices on crude are trending downward after Libya is getting back into the export market...
Investors are continuing to look to corporate earnings and ignoring trade war worries.
Experts say the European markets looked to more earnings reports being released...
Canada’s main stock closed the week on a slightly down note.
The financial sector dipped as bank stocks weighed, and utilities and technology companies edged...
Bay Street is getting a health boost by the financial sector today.
As Canada’s Big Banks raise primary lending rates, financial shares are climbing, giving...
Global markets are on the rebound, although analysts aren’t exactly sure why.
After a major market selloff yesterday, fueled by growing concerns over a large-scale...
VICTORIA, B.C. – A new online and mobile tool is now live through BC Transit.
The service’s Transit Trip Planner gives customers the latest schedules...
Trade war concerns are being put aside this week as investors look to strong earnings reports.
The quarterly reports from big businesses, tech companies and...
Trade war concerns are being put aside this week as investors look to strong earnings reports.
The quarterly reports from big businesses, tech companies and...
Investors shook off worries about a global trade war, at least for today.
North American markets started off lower as the U.S. officially slapped China...
The China US trade war is weighing North American markets.
US tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products came into effect this morning, followed...
Trump’s tariff attack is barreling ahead today, but global markets aren’t swooning just yet.
Tariffs on over $34 billion in Chinese imports came into effect...
Investors on Wall Street didn’t seem overly concerned today with another round of impending tariffs.
The US is planning on slapping China with tariffs on...
World markets started bouncing back this morning, but that could change next week.
In overnight trading the Nikkei was boosted by a recovering Asian market,...
As trade war tensions escalate, investors are fretting over economic impacts.
The US is reportedly ramping up the pressure on China again as Trump’s economic...
North American markets picked themselves out of the dirt today after Monday’s beating.
The Dow Jones and the TSX lost hundreds of points yesterday after...
The TSX bolted out of the gate this morning.
The heavyweight energy sector is spiking, spurred on by today’s OPEC agreement. The organization came to...
North American markets took a tumble on Thursday, something that could be repeated today.
On Bay Street Canada’s main stock market fell as oil prices...
The number of people collecting employment insurance in April fell to the lowest level in at least 21 years.
According to Statistics Canada, roughly 453-thousand...
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says progress made in negotiations to modernize NAFTA will make it easier for companies to conduct trilateral trade.
After speaking to...
North American markets are tracking with global stocks so far this morning, trending up.
On Bay Street, higher oil prices are pushing energy shares higher,...
American President Donald Trump called NAFTA ``a disaster'' in a speech to a small business group, claiming Canadians are smuggling things back across the...
Global markets started things off lower today and North American markets are following suit.
Investors are selling as a trade dispute between China and the...
Global markets are tanking today as investors react to the growing trade dispute between China and the United States.
Chinese stocks are down almost four...
OCEANSIDE, B.C- A teenager reported missing from Oceanside on Friday last week has been found.
Police were asking the public for their help in locating...
Canada’s main stock market is trending higher today, despite concern over oil supply.
It’s expected at an OPEC meeting later this week that the organization...
Analysts are expecting the first full day of trading since Friday’s newly imposed tariffs to be affected by those measures.
President Donald Trump announced tariffs...
Analysts are expecting the first full day of trading to be affected by Friday’s newly imposed tariffs.
President Donald Trump announced tariffs on $50 billion...
Could we see a looming trade war between the United States and China?
That might just be the case following President Donald Trump announcing new tariffs...
A rate hike and disappointing Chinese economy are weighting global markets this morning.
The US Federal Reserve has not only raised its interest rate to...
North American markets were lower today.
On Bay Street, Canada’s main stock market slipped despite gains in the marijuana and healthcare sectors. The TSX lost...
Trade tensions took their toll on the loonie today, but the effects didn’t seem to spill over onto Canada’s main stock market.
Despite the wide-ranging...
Despite escalating tensions between world leaders, investors are still feeling optimistic.
Analysts say that sentiment is showing in the markets this morning as both Bay...
Trade threats coming from Donald Trump are causing more uncertainty with investors.
As the G7 Summit kicks off today, reports say Trump has alluded to...
Cannabis and trade tensions are hot topics for investors this morning.
Analysts say Canadian cannabis stocks are likely to be at the forefront at the...
Investors aren’t letting trade war troubles weight their market risk decisions.
Analysts say despite tense trade discussions expected to kick off at the G7 Summit...
North American markets were higher today with positive export data and the materials sector pushing things up on Bay Street.
Stats Canada numbers showed the...
Trade focus continues for investors today as Canadian data is expected to be released.
Stats Can will be providing trade data from April, with analysts...
Apple is leading a tech sector boom this morning, which is helping boost most markets.
The iPhone maker is getting investor attention after it announced...
COURTENAY, B.C- Elevate the Intersection filled Courtenay’s downtown on Saturday evening.
The event kicked off around 7 p.m. in the middle of the downtown area,...
Canadian investors largely ignored the looming trade war with the US as Bay Street finished higher yesterday.
The TSX gained 12 points to 16,061 mostly...
Markets are holding up well despite a trade war between the US and Canada.
Bay Street is up this afternoon, despite the Trump administration announcing...
Trade tensions are escalating again as Donald Trump announces his displeasure with China. This time the US President says he’s unhappy with China and...
Automaker stocks are rallying as China has eased its import duties on passenger cars coming from the US. Chinese officials announced this morning the...
Canada's main stock market rallied from early losses today to extend its winning streak, but was flat overall.
The financial sector had pulled things down...
Things on Bay Street started off higher this morning but quickly turned south. Disappointing inflation data and lower oil prices are contributing to the...
Make it nine straight winning sessions for Canada’s main stock market.
The heavyweight energy sector led the way as oil prices continued to rise, with...
Make it 10 straight winning sessions for Canada’s main stock market.
The heavyweight energy sector led the way as oil prices continued to rise, with...
The price of oil is continuing to rally after pausing yesterday. Experts say demand for the product is growing higher and President Trump’s sanction...
Investor concern is growing over tensions between North Korea and the US. North Korea is putting a historic leadership meeting in question over military...
NAFTA concerns, China trouble and moderate consumer reports are weighting the North American markets.
The TSX opened lower this morning and has only slightly gained...
The Chinese economy is weighing on world stocks this morning. China announced a disappointing April for retail and home sales. Fears about trade tensions...
Oil stocks are booming following a decision by President Trump to pull out of the Iran Nuclear Agreement. The President is also threatening sanctions...
Concerns over growing global trade tensions and US inflation are keeping investors subdued today. Analysts say the global markets likely won’t see much movement...
As companies face the possibility of higher borrowing costs, investors aren’t willing to take the risk. US Treasury bonds have pushed past three per...
Investor confidence in booming big business earnings appears to be wearing off.
Global markets are pulling back this morning led by Asia and Europe. This...
Better than expected quarterly earnings reports are, once again, giving life to the markets. This morning Wall Street is expected to benefit as tech...
Bay Street investors seemed to like the Bank of Canada’s governor’s comments that he’s okay with the inflation rate.
Stephen Poloz reportedly said yesterday that...
CAMPBELL RIVER, B.C- Downtown businesses are seeing success in their drive for more police presence.
The Business Improvement Association (BIA) met yesterday evening to...
The North American markets' recent winning streaks came to an end today.
In Toronto, losses in the financial and consumer cyclical sectors sent Canada's main...
North American markets rallied today on the backs of good quarterly reports and Donald Trump seemingly easing his position on Syria.
The U.S. President tweeted...
As US-Russia tensions grow, the global markets are falling. Donald Trump’s latest Tweet saying ‘Get Ready Russia’ warning of a missile strike in Syria...
Investor nerves are being tested again as Syrian troubles and US Russia tensions are shaking the global markets. Experts say investors are worried the...
Trade war tensions eased, and the markets responded in kind today, to China’s announcement it would cut import tariffs.
With word from Beijing that it...
World stocks are gaining as investor confidence grows and trade war fears ease. China’s president has helped this growth by announcing willingness to lower...
North American markets bounced back early today, but stumbled near the finish line.
The boosts came as the White House softened its position on China,...
Global markets are reeling as Donald Trump has taken another stab at China’s trade practices. The US President proposed another $100 billion in trade...
COMOX, B.C- Canada’s aerobatic team has arrived on Vancouver Island.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are back at 19 Wing Comox for their 2018 spring training,...
Canada’s main stock market rebounded today on the back of optimistic news on both the NAFTA and tariff fronts.
Reports say top ministers from Canada,...
Wall Street is continuing to slump as trade war fears gain strength globally. Investors are flocking to safer options like gold after China announced...
China’s recent retaliation against US tariffs is leading to global market turmoil. Analysts say Wall Street will likely get hit hard when the markets...
Trade war concerns are still troubling investors as Trump is reportedly preparing to release new trade sanctions against China. This follows new tariffs announced...
Volatility is carrying over into North American markets today due to pressure from tech sectors. Wall Street is still struggling following losses on Wednesday...
Tech stocks are expected to weight the North American markets this morning. Experts say investors are very concerned about tighter regulations on social media...
Facebook shares are dropping lower after the US Federal Reserve announced it is now probing Facebook’s practices following a user profile leak to Cambridge...
Global worries over a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies battered the markets again today.
In Toronto Canada’s main stock market was up...
Investors are feeling nervous again as Donald Trump prepares to unload his financial fury on China. The President is expected to announce $60 billion...
Facebook shares continue to weigh down the tech sector this morning following major concerns over shared personal information. The shares dropped 6.75 per cent...
The Federal Reserve’s decision on an interest rate hike will likely cause some more market volatility later this week. Analysts expect the US policymaker...
The Loonie continues to tumble as its cross border counterpart is gaining. The Canadian currency has dropped to 76.46 cents US this morning weighted...
Trump-related drama is continuing to shake the global markets this morning. Reports of another White House firing and rumours of more Trump/Russia collusion are...
Another US-based company is applying for bankruptcy amid pressure from online competitors. iHeartRadio, which owns 850 radio stations across the US, has applied for...
Donald Trump’s trade war threats are still echoing in investors ears this morning. Although analysts say the global markets aren’t feeling the full effect...
Another round of protectionist threats in the US is renewing trade war fears once again globally. Reports say Trump is considering billions of dollars...
Global markets are benefiting from optimistic investors ahead of a US inflation report today. The index measuring world stocks increased 0.1 per cent overnight....
As expected Canadian and American jobs numbers released today affected the markets in Toronto and New York, but in different ways.
Although Canada added 15,400...
Investor confidence is gaining as Trump is losing support from his own party members for proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. In overnight...
The sell-off continued today in the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.
The Dow Jones lost 70 points to...
Trade talk is topping investor’s minds today. The New York Times is reporting Trump will impose tariffs on all countries which would include Canada’s...
Traders are expecting more market volatility this afternoon as the US Federal Reserve Chair gives more details on policymaker plans to combat inflation. The...
Investors will get more details on speculation that US inflation may push policymakers to impose another interest rate hike. The US Federal Reserve chair...
Back-to-back down days on Bay Street as energy and pharmaceutical stocks weighed heavily. The TSX closed at 15,442, down 228 points.
Same story in New...
The TSX gave up morning gains today as energy and marijuana stocks weighed.
There were wins in the industrial and financial sectors as both Scotiabank...
Scotiabank is richer than analysts think as the big bank announced higher than expected earnings in its quarterly report. The company brought in over...
Another better-than-expected forecast from a big Canadian bank is expected to boost Bay Street. RBC reported a share increase to $2.05, six cents higher...
A report from the Federal Reserve could be troubling for the markets today after yesterday’s slide. The minutes from the reserve’s January meeting are...
UPDATE: The highway is now open.
PORT ALICE, B.C- Highway travelers on the North Island may be delayed this evening.
According to a notice from Drive...
OTTAWA, ON- Prime Minister Justin Trudeau broke conflict of interest rules with his Christmas vacation to the Bahamas.
Federal Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson has...
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Medical Health Officers are offering some tips to avoid the annual back-to-school cold.
Doctor Charmaine Enns says now that school is back in session, germs...
The annual open house at the John Hart Generating Station Replacement Project goes this weekend.
BC Hydro spokesperson Stephen Watson says it's a chance for...
The Kawatsi Economic Development Corporation is launching an aquaculture pilot project in the region.
C-E-O Conrad Browne says the project was identified as a potential economic...
**UPDATE**
11:12 pm
Rachel Blaney is the elected Member of Parliament for the North Island - Powell River.
Blaney sits at 22,790 votes with 95% of polls...
Canadians have a choice October 19, and it's a choice with profound implications for our economy, our families and our security.
That from Stephen Harper...
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair made a stop in both Nanaimo and Courtenay on Tuesday, highlighting the NDP's plan for dealing with natural disasters.
Mulcair said wildfires...
Speaking in Nanaimo today recently, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May said Canada must do more to support veterans.
May says they're committed to reversing damaging...
Since the federal election campaign was launched just over a week ago, there have been different strategies from all leaders.
But in the North-Island Powell...
The twenty-second annual Intersport Challenger soccer camp is coming up.
And the City of Campbell River is welcoming soccer players ages 9-15 to come join.
The...
This fall, for the first time ever North Island College will offer Chinese language courses, giving Comox Valley residents access to the most widely-spoken...
With BC Hydro aerial lifts, a BBQ, and educational information regarding the project, the John Hart Community Site event was a success.
BC Hydro spokesperson...
Campbell River has a new webcam showcasing the south end of the discovery passage.
This view captures the stunning views of the coastal mountains and...
Investigators are appealing for any public information in tracking down a missing Victoria man, 26 year old Slaven Bakovljev. Police say he was reported...
