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TTC board approves ban on lithium-ion battery e-bikes during winter months

TTC board approves ban on lithium-ion battery e-bikes during winter months

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission board voted on Tuesday to ban mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries, including electric bikes and scooters, during winter months.
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan introduced a promised legislative amendment Tuesday that would continue to see residents no longer pay federal carbon levies for home heating.
Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001.
Saskatchewan auditor concerned with tracking foreign ownership of farmland

Saskatchewan auditor concerned with tracking foreign ownership of farmland

REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor says the province needs to do a better job tracking and enforcing rules on non-Canadians purchasing farmland.
Manitoba government promises trade office in U.S. capital to boost economy

Manitoba government promises trade office in U.S. capital to boost economy

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to open a trade office in Washington, D.C., in the new year to deal with threatened United States tariffs and promote investment opportunities in provincial sectors such as mining and aerospace.
S&P/TSX composite index rises Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index rises Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped lift sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s main stock index Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. Markets took on a cautious tone Tuesday, said Greg Taylor, chief investment officer at Purpose Investments.
Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001.
Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

Nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021, new research shows.
Scotiabank reports Q4 profit up despite continued loan pressure

Scotiabank reports Q4 profit up despite continued loan pressure

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it expects to see continued loan growth pressure and political uncertainty in the months ahead as it reported profits that were up from a year ago but below analyst expectations.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts to a mixed close even as S&P 500 ekes out another record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed close, as gains for tech stocks nudged the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to more records. The S&P 500 eked out a gain of under 0.1% Tuesday, while the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%.