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West Fraser Timber encouraged by outlook despite ongoing challenges: CEO

West Fraser Timber encouraged by outlook despite ongoing challenges: CEO

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. president and CEO Sean McLaren said he expects the company will continue to experience unpredictable challenges such as inflation risks and labour constraints.
Prince Edward Island signs exclusive tourism marketing deal with NHL

Prince Edward Island signs exclusive tourism marketing deal with NHL

CHARLOTTETOWN — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½â€™s smallest province is looking to boost its tourism profile by capitalizing on the popularity of the National Hockey League.
Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ chatbot decision a reminder of company liability: experts

Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ chatbot decision a reminder of company liability: experts

TORONTO — A decision on Air sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s liability for what its chatbot said is a reminder of how companies need to be cautious when relying on artificial intelligence, experts say. The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½
Stock market today: Wall Street returns to record heights as Treasury yields ease

Stock market today: Wall Street returns to record heights as Treasury yields ease

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks returned to record heights following some mixed reports on the economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% Thursday, surpassing the all-time high it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.
Restaurant Brands expects to have 40,000 restaurants, $60B in sales by 2028

Restaurant Brands expects to have 40,000 restaurants, $60B in sales by 2028

TORONTO — The owner of the Tim Hortons and Burger King chains said it expects its quick-serve empire to span 40,000 restaurants and to achieve a collective US$60 billion in sales by 2028. Restaurant Brands International Inc.
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in January down 10% from December

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in January down 10% from December

OTTAWA — The annual pace of housing starts in January slowed by 10 per cent compared with December, as the rate of starts for new multi-unit projects such as apartments, condominiums and townhouses pulled back. sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report

Aging population will widen labour gap in Canadian agriculture: report

OTTAWA — sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s agriculture industry will have a domestic labour gap of more than 100,000 jobs by 2030, according to a new report.
Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ahead of budget

Business council forecasts slower growth of 0.7 per cent in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ ahead of budget

VANCOUVER — A new report ahead of next week's sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ budget is forecasting slower economic growth for the province this year.
Retail sales fall 0.8% in January from December as shoppers pause after strong holiday season

Retail sales fall 0.8% in January from December as shoppers pause after strong holiday season

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans pulled back their spending more than expected in January after the traditional holiday season splurge. Retail sales fell 0.8% in January from the strong pace in December when they rose a revised 0.
CPP Investments earned 3.4% in latest quarter, net assets grew to $590.8 billion

CPP Investments earned 3.4% in latest quarter, net assets grew to $590.8 billion

TORONTO — The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Pension Plan Investment Board says its fund earned a net return of 3.4 per cent in its latest quarter.