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S&P/TSX composite up 1.4 per cent, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up 1.4 per cent, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 1.4 per cent Wednesday on broad-based gains, while U.S. markets rose further. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 264.21 points at 19,571.1.

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

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 6.8 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says.
Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

Canada's population growing faster than it has in decades: StatCan

OTTAWA — As 2022 draws to a close, Canada's population has already grown more than in any other year since Confederation, in large part due to an influx of non-permanent residents and immigrants.

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 (19,306.89, up 106.13): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 65 cents, or 1.60 per cent, to $41.25 on 14.8 million shares.
Trudeau to attend 'Three Amigos' summit as U.S. expands challenge under trade deal

Trudeau to attend 'Three Amigos' summit as U.S. expands challenge under trade deal

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to travel to Mexico City for a North American Leaders' Summit taking place Jan. 10, his office announced Tuesday.
Inflation, labour woes continue to weigh on minds of Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­businesses

Inflation, labour woes continue to weigh on minds of Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­businesses

Inflation and its direct side effects continue to drive concern among Greater Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­businesses about the coming year, a new survey reveals.
Defence Department receives approval to spend $7B on 16 F-35s: sources

Defence Department receives approval to spend $7B on 16 F-35s: sources

OTTAWA — The Department of National Defence recently received quiet approval to spend $7 billion on 16 F-35 fighter jets and related gear.
S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 100 points, U.S. markets flat

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 100 points, U.S. markets flat

TORONTO — Gains in the energy and financial sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points, while U.S. stock markets were more subdued but ended the day in the green. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 106.13 points at 19,306.
B.C. surgery volumes exceed pre-pandemic level

B.C. surgery volumes exceed pre-pandemic level

Waiting lists for surgeries have declined, compared with pre-pandemic
Experts share tips for young Canadians finding themselves in debt for the first time

Experts share tips for young Canadians finding themselves in debt for the first time

MONTREAL — While enrolled in university, Eloho Orogun was approached on campus to apply for a $500 student credit card, advertised as a means to improve his credit score.