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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.
Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

TORONTO — It’s not easy going up against Canada’s banking oligopoly, but some are trying. Challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple are rolling out new and cheaper offerings, growing their base and gaining brand recognition.
Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes added slightly to their record highs in relatively subdued trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday, beating the all-time high it set on Thursday.
Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

David Screech doesn't mince words when asked about street disorder and crime around his business in downtown Victoria.
Amazon launches in-garage deliveries in Canada for some customers

Amazon launches in-garage deliveries in Canada for some customers

Amazon.com Inc. says some customers in Canada can now start getting their packages delivered to their garage.
Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S.
New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid 'scaling down' of Vancouver operations

Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid 'scaling down' of Vancouver operations

VANCOUVER — Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities. Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.
OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration

OceanGate co-founder says he hopes submersible tragedy yields renewed interest in exploration

The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic told a Coast Guard panel Monday that he hoped that the silver lining of the disaster will inspire a renewed interest in explor
At 70, retailer Harry Rosen is on the brink of 'reinvention' as men's style evolves

At 70, retailer Harry Rosen is on the brink of 'reinvention' as men's style evolves

TORONTO — Ian Rosen is at ease wandering all four floors of the flagship Harry Rosen store his late grandfather started and his father built upon, but it's the lower level where he's really at home.
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