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Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

Magna investing US$790 million on Ford electric truck supplier plants in Tennessee

TORONTO — Magna International is investing more than US$790 million in the U.S. to build parts plants that will support Ford electric pickup truck production. The Aurora, Ont., auto-parts giant says it will build two facilities in Stanton, Tenn.
'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

'Pink is life': Demand for all things Barbie spikes ahead of movie debut

TORONTO — Few people were more excited than Natasha Philpott when Mattel revealed it had given its blessing for its most prized brand, Barbie, to get the Hollywood treatment almost 65 years after it was born.
How to enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle, without breaking the bank

How to enjoy the freedom of the RV lifestyle, without breaking the bank

The name that Nikki and Steve Ferreira have given to their 44-foot, fifth wheel RV is something of an inside joke. That's because, when Steve made a spur-of-the-moment suggestion back in 2020 that the Burlington, Ont.
Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

Trucking and logistics firm Mullen Group reports Q2 profit and revenue down

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as the trucking and logistics company saw lower freight volumes. The company says it earned $36.
US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

US jobless claims fall again as labor market continues to flash strength

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week with the labor market continuing to cruise along despite higher interest rates intended to cool hiring. U.S.
Turkey hikes interest rates in another sign of economic normalcy. But markets expected more

Turkey hikes interest rates in another sign of economic normalcy. But markets expected more

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkey’s central bank raised its key interest rate Thursday, another sign of commitment to a traditional path of battling inflation but still falling below expectations after critics blamed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s economic po
Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike

Timeline of events surrounding failed talk leading to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike

The union representing about 7,400 port workers in British Columbia has rescinded a 72-hour strike notice that could have shut down cargo movements across the province again on Saturday. Here is a timeline surrounding the events. 2022 Nov.
Union rescinds 72-hour sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

Union rescinds 72-hour sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ port strike notice that had been set for Saturday

VANCOUVER — The labour dispute at British Columbia ports is receiving a federal reaction previously used for events including the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, blockades associated with the Freedom Convoy, and the short-lived rebellion in Russia la
Gunman had 1,800 rounds of ammo as he launched 'murderous barrage of fire' on Fargo police officers

Gunman had 1,800 rounds of ammo as he launched 'murderous barrage of fire' on Fargo police officers

FARGO, N.D.
Netflix's 2Q subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

Netflix's 2Q subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper version of its v