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Costs — not driver shortage — now biggest wrench in gears of trucking firms: report

Costs — not driver shortage — now biggest wrench in gears of trucking firms: report

Rising costs in the trucking sector have overtaken the driver shortage as the biggest concern for employers, according to a new report from an industry non-profit.
TSX ticks lower Monday, U.S. stock markets back off from last week's highs

TSX ticks lower Monday, U.S. stock markets back off from last week's highs

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower on Monday, weighed down by weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also eased from the highs they hit last week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 21.28 points at 21,531.07.
Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower at the start of a busy week

Stock market today: Wall Street edges lower at the start of a busy week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged lower on Wall Street at the start of a busy week. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Monday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.2%, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.4%.
New listings rose in Vancouver last month, easing pressure: real estate board

New listings rose in Vancouver last month, easing pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — Greater Vancouver's real estate board says new listings were up in February as home sellers shed some of their hesitance and home sales also rose.
The Body Shop Canada parent took revenue, left company $3.3M in debt: court docs

The Body Shop Canada parent took revenue, left company $3.3M in debt: court docs

TORONTO — The Body Shop Canada Ltd. is seeking creditor protection and closing a third of its stores because its parent company stripped the Canadian arm of cash and pushed it into debt, according to court documents.
Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition

Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition

LONDON (AP) — The European Union leveled its first antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, fining the U.S.
February auto sales jump 24 per cent to highest-ever sales for the month: DesRosiers

February auto sales jump 24 per cent to highest-ever sales for the month: DesRosiers

TORONTO — February auto sales hit an all-time high for the month after jumping 24.4 per cent from last year, DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. said Monday.
Three Red Sea underwater data cables have been cut as Houthi attacks continue in the vital waterway

Three Red Sea underwater data cables have been cut as Houthi attacks continue in the vital waterway

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Three Red Sea underwater cables providing internet and telecommunications around the world have been cut as the waterway remains a target of Yemen’s Houthi rebels , officials said Monday.
TC Energy selling Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for US$1.14 billion

TC Energy selling Portland Natural Gas Transmission System for US$1.14 billion

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp.'s plan to shore up its balance sheet with $3 billion or more in asset sales took a step forward Monday after a deal to sell a U.S. pipeline.
Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack

Black women struggle to find their way in a job world where diversity is under attack

BOSTON (AP) — Regina Lawless hit a professional high at 40, becoming the first director of diversity and inclusion for Instagram.