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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

Bank of England cuts UK interest rates again despite modest budget-related inflation spike

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75% on Thursday after inflation across the U.K.
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Safe travels: Experts say travel insurance may save you thousands on vacation abroad

Safe travels: Experts say travel insurance may save you thousands on vacation abroad

TORONTO — Hannah Logan didn't expect to wind up in the hospital, or face a pricey bill for X-rays and medication when she travelled to Bosnia over a decade ago.
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Cameco raises annual dividend, reports $7M third-quarter profit

Cameco raises annual dividend, reports $7M third-quarter profit

SASKATOON, Sask. — Cameco Corp. increased its annual dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit attributable to equity holders of $7 million, down from $148 million a year ago.
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Slightly more American apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels

Slightly more American apply for unemployment benefits last week, but layoffs remain at low levels

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels. The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claim applications rose by 3,000 to 221,000 for the week of Nov. 2.
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Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI

Health-care spending expected to outpace economy and reach $372 billion in 2024: CIHI

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says health-care spending in Canada is projected to reach a new high in 2024. The annual report released Thursday says total health spending is expected to hit $372 billion, or $9,054 per Canadian.
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Stock Market Today: Asian shares retreat after Trump's victory as focus turns to the Fed

Stock Market Today: Asian shares retreat after Trump's victory as focus turns to the Fed

Shares retreated in Asia early Thursday after U.S. stocks stormed to records as investors wagered on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.
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Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

Trump clinches victory; Trudeau touts Canada-U.S. relationship as 'envy of the world'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign and Canadian officials talked up the important relationship between neighbours in congratulating the former president on his extraordinary comeback on Wednesday
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Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes, reeve says no use

Alberta asks municipalities to name oil companies not paying taxes, reeve says no use

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters pointing the finger at specific oil and gas companies that aren't paying their property taxes -- but one rural leader says there's no hope for enforcement.
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Great-West Lifeco earns $859 million in third quarter

Great-West Lifeco earns $859 million in third quarter

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. says it earned $859 million in the third quarter, down from $905 million a year earlier. The insurer says base earnings, or adjusted earnings, for the quarter totalled $1.
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Nutrien earnings decline to US$25 million in third quarter

Nutrien earnings decline to US$25 million in third quarter

SASKATOON, Sask. — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$25 million in the third quarter, down 70 per cent from US$82 million a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company says sales for the quarter totalled US$5.35 billion, down from US$5.
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