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Lightspeed eyes growth in retail and hospitality amid second-quarter loss

Lightspeed eyes growth in retail and hospitality amid second-quarter loss

Lightspeed Commerce Inc.'s chief executive says the company is now focusing on finding new growth in two key areas. "We are going to really double down and reallocate resources ...
Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

Federal Reserve cuts its key interest rate by a quarter-point amid postelection uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Thursday by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this wee
Former TD employee indicted for distributing customer data on Telegram

Former TD employee indicted for distributing customer data on Telegram

TORONTO — The Manhattan District Attorney has indicted a former TD Bank Group employee for allegedly distributing customer data on the Telegram messaging app while working in the bank's anti-money laundering department.
Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

Africa strategy back on the table as Ottawa heralds new embassies, security projects

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are once again promising to launch an Africa strategy — something the government appeared to back away from last year — while announcing new embassies and security projects on the continent.
Study: killer whales at elevated risk for serious immune-system, reproductive issues

Study: killer whales at elevated risk for serious immune-system, reproductive issues

HALIFAX — A new study says persistent organic pollutants in waters off Canada’s East Coast are “dangerously high” for killer whales and put them at an elevated risk for serious immune-system and reproductive problems.
S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Thursday, led higher by technology and base metals, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

BCE denied regulatory relief, reports Q3 loss on asset impairment charge

Bell Canada-owner BCE Inc. was dealt another regulatory blow this week as it reported a loss in its latest quarter and recorded $2.11 billion in asset impairment charges, mainly related to Bell Media's TV and radio properties.
Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill

Senate committee makes major changes to Bloc Québécois supply management bill

OTTAWA — Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet accused senators of betraying their fellow Canadians to benefit Americans and other trade partners, after a Senate committee voted to add a major caveat to a Bloc supply management bill.
Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

Stock market today: Most of Wall Street rises after the Fed cuts interest rates

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose as the Federal Reserve cut interest rates again to make things easier for the economy. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday.
Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

Housing minister announces applications open for $1B critical infrastructure program

OTTAWA — Applications opened Thursday for a $1-billion federal program to help municipalities and Indigenous communities build critical infrastructure.