National Business

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index started off the second half of the year in record territory as U.S. jobs gains point to a strong recovery in the months to come. The S&P/TSX composite index returned from the Canada Day holiday to close up 60.

NEW YORK — A Toronto trader working at a Canadian asset management company has been charged in the U.S. for insider trading and running a multimillion-dollar front-running scheme. The U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an encouraging burst of hiring, America’s employers added 850,000 jobs in June, well above the average of the previous three months and a sign that companies may be having an easier time finding enough workers to fill open jobs.

VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. says its has deployed emergency communications equipment to support local authorities and emergency crews dealing with the wildfire in Lytton, B.C.

CALGARY — Home sales in Calgary in June rose compared with a year ago to a new record for the month. The Calgary Real Estate Board says sales totalled 2,915 in June, up 65.3 per cent compared with a year ago.

A gas price analyst said fuel prices hit an all-time high in Vancouver Friday and have risen dramatically across the country, with further increases expected down the road.

MONTREAL — Air Canada is seeking the dismissal of the U.S. Department of Transportation's US$25.5-million fine over the airline's alleged failure to provide prompt refunds after cancelling flights amid the COVID-19 pandemic dismissed.

HARRISBURG, Pa.

Canadian car shoppers hoping to buy a used vehicle ahead of a summer road trip can expect two things: Fewer options and higher prices.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.