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Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

Via Rail CEO says late trains to Halifax "elephant in the room" as service modernizes

HALIFAX — The CEO of Via Rail told a Halifax business audience on Monday that although the Crown corporation has big modernization plans for its passenger service to the Maritimes, it needs to ensure its trains run on time.
Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­terminal workers ready strike

Grain farmers urge intervention as Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­terminal workers ready strike

Canada's grain farmers say a strike at Metro Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­terminals would cripple crop exports if it were allowed to take place.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.
Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

Challengers make gains in banking, but it's a long road to higher market share

TORONTO — It’s not easy going up against Canada’s banking oligopoly, but some are trying. Challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple are rolling out new and cheaper offerings, growing their base and gaining brand recognition.
Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street adds slightly to its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes added slightly to their record highs in relatively subdued trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday, beating the all-time high it set on Thursday.
Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

Crime, disorder take centre stage in B.C. election, but statistics tell complex story

David Screech doesn't mince words when asked about street disorder and crime around his business in downtown Victoria.
Amazon launches in-garage deliveries in Canada for some customers

Amazon launches in-garage deliveries in Canada for some customers

Amazon.com Inc. says some customers in Canada can now start getting their packages delivered to their garage.
Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

Biden administration seeks to ban Chinese, Russian tech in US autonomous vehicles

NEW YORK (AP) — The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S.
New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

New Brunswick promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, energy subsidies

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid 'scaling down' of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­operations

Cosmetics retailer Lush laying off staff amid 'scaling down' of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­operations

VANCOUVER — Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­facilities. Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.