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Rio Tinto CEO to leave over destruction of Indigenous sites

Rio Tinto CEO to leave over destruction of Indigenous sites

CANBERRA, Australia — Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sebastien Jacques will leave the Anglo-Australian mining giant by March over the destruction of Australian Indigenous sacred sites to access iron ore, the company said on Friday.
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Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief

Virus bill blocked in Senate as prospects dim for new relief

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats scuttled a scaled-back GOP coronavirus rescue package on Thursday as the parties argued to a standstill over the size and scope of the aid, likely ending hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
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Already under pressure, Toronto Airbnb operators face registration rules

Already under pressure, Toronto Airbnb operators face registration rules

TORONTO — Renting out properties for short-term stays is about to get more complicated in Canada's largest city. Starting Thursday, Toronto homeowners must register with the city if they want to fill their units for any period less than 28 days.
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North American stock markets drop after U.S. Senate rejects virus stimulus package

North American stock markets drop after U.S. Senate rejects virus stimulus package

TORONTO — North American stock markets moved lower Thursday after the U.S. Senate failed to approve a scaled back fiscal stimulus package.
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Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says

Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says

OTTAWA — The slower rebound facing women, youth and low-wage workers could pose a threat to a broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's top central banker said Thursday in a push to find ways to even out an uneven path out of the
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European Central Bank expects to use full extent of stimulus

European Central Bank expects to use full extent of stimulus

FRANKFURT — European Central Bank head Christine Lagarde said the bank would “likely” use all of the 1.35 trillion euros ($1.
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Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal government to table 2020 budget Sept. 30

Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal government to table 2020 budget Sept. 30

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador will see its first budget under newly installed Premier Andrew Furey at the end of the month, the province's finance minister announced Thursday.
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US wholesale prices rise 0.3% in August as food costs drop

US wholesale prices rise 0.3% in August as food costs drop

WASHINGTON — U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.3% in August, just half the July gain, as food and energy prices decline.
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Popeyes to roll out viral chicken sandwich Canada-wide amid physical distancing

Popeyes to roll out viral chicken sandwich Canada-wide amid physical distancing

TORONTO — Popeyes' much-hyped chicken sandwich will go on sale Canada-wide on Monday, after trial launches in Edmonton and southern Ontario earlier this year. The sandwich made headlines for rapidly selling out after it was released in the U.S.
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Roots reports first-quarter loss, sales down 38% compared with a year ago

Roots reports first-quarter loss, sales down 38% compared with a year ago

Roots Corp. reported a $1.8-million loss in its latest quarter as its sales fell 38 per cent compared with a year ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales in what was the company's second quarter totalled $38.2 million, down from $61.
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