Â鶹Éç¹ú²ú

Skip to content

National Business

Regina condo corporation invests in Bitcoin, but experts warn of risks

Regina condo corporation invests in Bitcoin, but experts warn of risks

A Saskatchewan condo corporation has purchased thousands of dollars worth of bitcoin in hopes of eventually eliminating fees for residents, but experts say such cryptocurrency investments come with risks. Regina-based Thornton Place Condominium Corp.
FortisBC says regulator approves maintaining price of natural gas to end of June

FortisBC says regulator approves maintaining price of natural gas to end of June

SURREY, B.C. — Natural gas supplier FortisBC says prices won't change for at least another three months, but other charges such as the provincial carbon tax still have the potential to increase the customer's bill.
Feeling sticker shock at the gas pump? Here's why

Feeling sticker shock at the gas pump? Here's why

TORONTO — If you've noticed gas prices on the rise, you aren't alone: Statistics Canada says gasoline prices rose 6.5 per cent in February compared with January, marking the third month in a row of climbing prices at the pump.
German automaker BMW ramps up electric vehicle offerings

German automaker BMW ramps up electric vehicle offerings

FRANKFURT — German automaker BMW said Wednesday it intends to speed the rollout of new electric cars, vowing to bring battery-powered models to 50% of global sales by 2030.
German economist panel cuts 2021 growth outlook to 3.1%

German economist panel cuts 2021 growth outlook to 3.1%

BERLIN — The German economy — Europe's biggest — will grow by 3.1% this year, the government’s panel of independent economic advisers forecast on Wednesday, cutting its previous prediction somewhat.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative

Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
Ottawa announces $4.85M to buoy Nova Scotia's struggling fish and seafood sector

Ottawa announces $4.85M to buoy Nova Scotia's struggling fish and seafood sector

LOCKEPORT, N.S. — The federal government has announced funding for a dozen projects in western Nova Scotia to buoy the province's struggling fish and seafood processing sector. Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan says the $4.
Side hustle, necessity or too late to turn back: Meet Canada’s newest business owners

Side hustle, necessity or too late to turn back: Meet Canada’s newest business owners

For Mike Livingstone, a pandemic-related job loss offered a chance to chase after a long-held dream. When he was laid off last spring, the transportation executive switched gears and became his own boss, following his passion and opening a bakery.
EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

EU sets out virus pass plan to allow free travel by summer

BRUSSELS — The European Union's executive body proposed Wednesday issuing certificates that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recove
Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 1.1 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks