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A&W launches reusable, exchangeable cup program to tackle single-use cup waste

A&W launches reusable, exchangeable cup program to tackle single-use cup waste

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. says it's launching an exchangeable and reusable cup program across the country in a bid to reduce waste.
Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher as some signs of worry ease

Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher as some signs of worry ease

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are opening higher as some of last week’s moves driven by worries about war in the Middle East unwind. The S&P 500 was 0.4% higher early Monday. The Dow rose 220, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%.
Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb

Homeowners on the brink face tough choice of selling home as mortgage payments climb

As more and more homeowners face mortgage renewals at surprisingly higher interest rates, some are facing the dreaded prospect of having to sell a home they can no longer afford.
Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East , setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection .
Private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital signs deal to buy Logistec for $67 per share

Private equity firm Blue Wolf Capital signs deal to buy Logistec for $67 per share

MONTREAL — A private equity firm has signed an agreement to buy Logistec Corp. in an acquisition that values the Quebec-based company at about $1.2 billion.
Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff election

Daniel Noboa, heir to banana fortune, wins Ecuador’s presidential runoff election

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Daniel Noboa, an inexperienced politician and an heir to a fortune built on the banana trade, won Ecuador’s presidential runoff election Sunday held amid unprecedented violence that even claimed the life of a candidate.
Pot shops lucky to be in business amid competition, advertising rules and THC limits

Pot shops lucky to be in business amid competition, advertising rules and THC limits

TORONTO — Sean Kady spent most of his 20s toting around a teal tackle box that once belonged to his roommate's grandfather. Occasionally, people would spot the box and ask to borrow a wrench, but it didn't contain tools or bait.
Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win after exit poll shows ruling conservatives lose majority

Polish opposition leader Tusk declares win after exit poll shows ruling conservatives lose majority

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk declared the beginning of a new era for his country after opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in Sunday's parliamentary election to oust the governing nationalist conservativ
Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

Unifor members at GM vote 80 per cent in favour of new contract

Canada's largest private-sector union says workers at General Motors Co. have a new three-year collective agreement, with 80.5 per cent of them ratifying it in a vote held online and in person.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Suncor Suncor Energy CEO Rich Kruger is slated to appear before the Natural Resources parliamentary committee Monday.
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