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Magna's Q2 profit rises despite tariffs, industry headwinds

Magna's Q2 profit rises despite tariffs, industry headwinds

Magna International Inc. is lowering spending and working to pass on higher costs stemming from tariffs as the company continues to face uncertainties from global trade disruptions.
Imperial Oil optimistic about major project talks with federal government

Imperial Oil optimistic about major project talks with federal government

The chief executive of Imperial Oil Ltd. says he is encouraged by discussions with the federal government regarding support for industry projects, as the company reported second-quarter results.
Trump seeks to fire official overseeing jobs data after weak employment report

Trump seeks to fire official overseeing jobs data after weak employment report

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of the head of the agency that produces the monthly jobs figures after a report showed hiring slowed in July and was much weaker in May and June than previously reported.
Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for 'Babylon Club'

Danny Ocean gets on a tropical vibe for 'Babylon Club'

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Danny Ocean wants to take his fans to a tropical paradise where they can relax and feel good about the music of his album “Babylon Club.
Pilot dead, two passengers injured after small plane crash near Ottawa airport

Pilot dead, two passengers injured after small plane crash near Ottawa airport

OTTAWA — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada is investigating after a man died and two were injured in small airplane crash near the Ottawa International Airport on Thursday.
Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame

Paula Deen has abruptly closed the Savannah restaurant that launched her to Food Network fame

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes.
No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

Canadian business groups anxiously watching trade negotiations with the U.S. don't want the country to rush into a deal but say the uncertainty is weighing on their members. After U.S.
Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

Enbridge says federal support for oil and gas not yet clear

The head of Enbridge Inc. says he's encouraged by conversations in both Canada and the U.S. on building more energy infrastructure, but that it remains to be seen what concrete action will result at home.
The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it's temporary

NEW YORK (AP) — The Smithsonian Institution has removed from an exhibit a reference to President Donald Trump's two impeachments, a decision that comes as the White House exerts pressure to offer a more positive — and selective — view of American his
Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing's troubled Starliner

Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing's troubled Starliner

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts sidelined for the past year by Boeing’s Starliner trouble blasted off to the International Space Station on Friday, getting a lift from SpaceX. The U.S.