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Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada's startup capital

Nova Scotia premier wants his province to become Canada's startup capital

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government announced today it will eliminate all regulatory fees for new businesses during their first two years in operation.
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US job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

US job openings rise to record high, layoffs hit record low

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted a record-high number of open jobs for the second straight month as a rapidly rebounding economy generates intense demand for workers. The number of available jobs on the last day of May rose slightly to 9.
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Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

Goodfood reports record third-quarter revenue amid growing grocery selection

MONTREAL — Goodfood Market Corp. reported a net loss of $2 million despite revenue rising to a record $107.8 million in its third quarter, a 24 per cent increase compared with a year ago at the start of the pandemic.
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CIBC and a group of international banks look to set up new carbon credit market

CIBC and a group of international banks look to set up new carbon credit market

TORONTO — CIBC and a group of international banks have announced plans for a voluntary carbon marketplace pilot that they say will help make it easier for companies to buy carbon offsets.
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West Fraser Timber to buy back up to $1 billion of its shares

West Fraser Timber to buy back up to $1 billion of its shares

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it plans to buy back up to $1 billion worth of its shares. The forestry company says it is conducting a "modified Dutch auction" with a tender price range of $85 to $98 per share.
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Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence, according to a statement Wednesday from the country’s interim prime minister, who called the killing a “hateful, inhumane and barbari
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Met Opera stagehands to return to work after lockout

Met Opera stagehands to return to work after lockout

NEW YORK (AP) — Stagehands at the Metropolitan Opera planned to return to work Wednesday after recommending their union ratify a new labor contract negotiated following a lockout that started last year.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,300.03, up 18.57 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Down 39 cents, or 0.45 per cent, to $87.25 on 25.
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TSX sets record despite crude prices dropping after hitting six-year high

TSX sets record despite crude prices dropping after hitting six-year high

TORONTO — After being underwater for most of the day, Canada's main stock index recovered to set a new record close after crude oil prices briefly hit their highest levels in more than six years. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 18.
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Racism harms workplace relationships in Canada, CEOs expected to take action: Survey

Racism harms workplace relationships in Canada, CEOs expected to take action: Survey

TORONTO — Racism is harming workplace dynamics in Canada, with nearly 80 per cent of Black Canadians saying racism has damaged their relationship with their employer, according to new research released Tuesday.
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