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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco takeover, management board slate

Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco takeover, management board slate

CALGARY — Fuel refiner and retailer Parkland Corp. says shareholders have voted in favour of its planned takeover by U.S. company Sunoco LP.
S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index climb over 100 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose and oil prices fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 109.26 points higher at 26,718.62. A rally in the U.S.
US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

US stocks approach their all-time high as oil prices tumble

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose toward their all-time high on Tuesday after oil prices eased further on hopes that Israel’s war with Iran will not damage the global flow of crude. The S&P 500 climbed 1.
S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

S&P Global revises oilsands outlook upward despite crude market volatility

CALGARY — Oilsands output is forecast to hit a new record this year and add another half a million barrels a day from last year's levels by 2030 despite global crude price uncertainty, S&P Global Commodity Insights says in a new report.
EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

EQB chief executive Andrew Moor, who took on Canada's big banks, dies at 65

TORONTO — Andrew Moor, who grew EQB Inc. into Canada's seventh-largest bank during his nearly two-decade tenure at the helm and pushed for more innovation in the financial sector, has died.
Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

Nova Scotia to fund Mi'kmaq-led climate change action on Cape Breton

The Nova Scotia government is giving the Unama’ki Institute of Natural Resources in Cape Breton $893,000 to fund Mi’kmaq-led climate change adaptation work.
Americans sour on US economy and anxiety over tariffs remains the chief culprit

Americans sour on US economy and anxiety over tariffs remains the chief culprit

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans’ view of the U.S. economy worsened in June, resuming a downward slide that had dragged consumer confidence to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic five years ago.
Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts

Powell says Fed can wait to reduce interest rates as Trump demands cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will continue to wait and see how the economy evolves before deciding whether to reduce its key interest rate, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance directly at odds with President Donald Trump’s calls for i
NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight

NTSB Chair says systemic failures led to door plug flying off Boeing 737 Max plane midflight

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Tuesday that the heroic actions of the crew aboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived the terrifying incident last year when the door plug panel flew off the plane sh
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