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Cascades restructuring tissue business in U.S., 300 employees affected

Cascades restructuring tissue business in U.S., 300 employees affected

KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades is restructuring its tissue business, changes that will affect 300 employees in the United States. The company says it will progressively close plants in Barnwell, S.C., and Scappoose, Ore.
Professionals see less credibility, value on Twitter after Musk takeover

Professionals see less credibility, value on Twitter after Musk takeover

TORONTO — Canada was plunging into the H1N1 crisis, when Anne Marie Aikins first encountered Twitter.
H&R REIT reaches deal with activist investor K2, will increase board size to 10

H&R REIT reaches deal with activist investor K2, will increase board size to 10

TORONTO — H&R Real Estate Investment Trust has reached a deal with an activist investor that had sought changes at the trust's board. Under the agreement, K2 Principal Fund LP and K2 & Associates Investment Management Inc.
For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

For N.S. welfare recipients, budget freeze by Tories in inflationary times hurts

HALIFAX — Sandra Page wonders how the Nova Scotia government expects her to remain healthy after its recent budget froze welfare payments despite more than a year of high inflation.
Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

Fox News ousts Tucker Carlson, its most popular host

NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News on Monday ousted prime-time host Tucker Carlson
CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival's vast network

CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival's vast network

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co.
Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run

Don Lemon fired from CNN after divisive morning show run

NEW YORK (AP) — CNN fired longtime host Don Lemon on Monday following his short and disastrous run as a morning show host, a little over two months after he apologized for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley being past
Canada's financial support for clean energy compares favourably to U.S: TD Bank

Canada's financial support for clean energy compares favourably to U.S: TD Bank

CALGARY — The financial support Canada is offering for the clean energy transition is competitive with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) south of the border, a new report from TD Economics says.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,676.74, down 16.41): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Financials. Down $1.83, or 1.35 per cent, to $133.47 on 16.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks down as energy stocks balance softness, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged downward to start the week as strong energy stocks helped balance out softness in financials, tech and battery metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 16.