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B.C. provides $20M to expand travel, accommodation funding for cancer patients

B.C. provides $20M to expand travel, accommodation funding for cancer patients

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is providing $20 million over two years to support travel and lodging for cancer patients in the province.
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Nutrien reports lower second-quarter earnings, announces CFO transition

Nutrien reports lower second-quarter earnings, announces CFO transition

SASKATOON, Sask. — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$392 million in its second quarter, down from US$448 million a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company says sales came in at US$10.2 billion, down from US$11.
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As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

As Europe reviews its rules on seal products, Canada calls for easing of restrictions

OTTAWA — The Canadian government is calling on the European Union to ease restrictions on seal products as member states review trade regulations.
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Vancouver residents displaced after major fire burns homes as crane collapses

Vancouver residents displaced after major fire burns homes as crane collapses

VANCOUVER — Leslie Guerin watched ashes and burning embers the size of bowling balls falling from the sky in Vancouver on Tuesday night. Guerin said he was 14 blocks away from a fire in the city when he heard four large explosions.
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Manulife reports second-quarter net income of $1.04 billion

Manulife reports second-quarter net income of $1.04 billion

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says earnings were fairly flat in the second quarter as better market performance was offset by a sizable loss on a sale of debt instruments. The insurer says net income attributable to shareholders came in at $1.
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TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TSX down almost 100 points despite Shopify gaining 18%, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell almost 100 points Wednesday, tipping into the red after a strong start to the day, while U.S. markets also reversed earlier gains to end the day down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 98.
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Shopify weathering softening consumer spending with diversity of merchants: president

Shopify weathering softening consumer spending with diversity of merchants: president

Shopify Inc.'s president has heard retailers talking about softening consumer spending but feels his company is weathering the storm well because of the diversity of its merchants.
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Toronto hardcore band F***ed Up sells album recorded in 24 hours for only one day

Toronto hardcore band F***ed Up sells album recorded in 24 hours for only one day

The clock is ticking for fans of Canadian hardcore band F***ed Up. The Polaris Music Prize-winning Toronto act announced Wednesday that it was giving fans a limited-time offer for a full album of new music.
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N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

N.S. swordfish harpoon fleet urged to bring tourists aboard to boost troubled sector

HALIFAX — An environmental group says Nova Scotia’s commercial swordfish fleet could generate millions in added revenue by bringing tourists along for fishing trips and using different gear.
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Stocks slump on Wall Street after a morning rally evaporates

Stocks slump on Wall Street after a morning rally evaporates

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street slumped after a morning rally evaporated, but the losses weren’t as bad as the manic moves that wracked markets worldwide over the last week. The S&P 500 fell 0.8% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
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