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S&P/TSX composite rebounds to new record as materials rise in hedge against inflation

S&P/TSX composite rebounds to new record as materials rise in hedge against inflation

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rebounded from a midweek breather to resume its record climb as the materials sector got a boost from investors seeking safety from inflation. "After yesterday's surprise CPI (U.S.
CAE stock plunges as profits fall below expectations amid sputtering airline recovery

CAE stock plunges as profits fall below expectations amid sputtering airline recovery

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. shares dropped 10 per cent Thursday as earnings fell far short of expectations despite a big bump in revenue and profit.
Prairie livestock producers facing shortage of feed, water as winter sets in

Prairie livestock producers facing shortage of feed, water as winter sets in

CALGARY — The consequences of last summer's searing drought are being felt on farms and ranches across the Prairies, where some livestock producers are heading into a long, cold winter with dangerously low supplies of feed and water.
Canadian stars of 'Shang-Chi,' 'Free Guy' draw moviegoers as Cineplex reports loss

Canadian stars of 'Shang-Chi,' 'Free Guy' draw moviegoers as Cineplex reports loss

TORONTO — Hollywood hits starring homegrown actors Simu Liu and Ryan Reynolds had Canadian moviegoers rushing back to cinemas in the final weeks of summer, giving Cineplex Inc. a much-needed boost in ticket sales.
Olymel names Yanick Gervais as new CEO following death of Réjean Nadeau last month

Olymel names Yanick Gervais as new CEO following death of Réjean Nadeau last month

ST-HYACINTHE, QUE. — Meat processor Olymel says Yanick Gervais has been appointed president and chief executive, following the death of CEO Réjean Nadeau last month.
Travellers are hopping back on regional flights, which bodes well for Chorus: CEO

Travellers are hopping back on regional flights, which bodes well for Chorus: CEO

Chorus Aviation Inc. is riding a fledgling recovery in the airline business driven by the return of traffic in Canada and abroad.
Stelco Q3 earnings soar on rising steel prices, raises dividend

Stelco Q3 earnings soar on rising steel prices, raises dividend

HAMILTON — Stelco Holdings Inc. shares jumped higher Thursday after it reported a surge in its latest quarterly earnings on higher steel prices and said it would raise its dividend again. The Hamilton, Ont.
EU authorizes 2 medicines for people at risk of severe COVID

EU authorizes 2 medicines for people at risk of severe COVID

AMSTERDAM (AP) — The European Medicines Agency has recommended the authorization of two new medicines against the coronavirus for people at risk of severe disease.
UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'

UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 F) is “on life support” as U.N.
Corporate executors can help avoid burdening loved ones with winding up your estate

Corporate executors can help avoid burdening loved ones with winding up your estate

OTTAWA — When Leanne Kaufman asks people who have acted as an executor for a loved one if they'd do it again, the answer is almost always no.