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Low water flows at crux of next phase in Fraser River salmon rescue mission: DFO

Low water flows at crux of next phase in Fraser River salmon rescue mission: DFO

LILLOOET, B.C. — Government officials say there is a "high risk" they won't be fully successful in rescuing salmon species threatened by a massive landslide on British Columbia's Fraser River.
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Alterna Savings, Quinte First credit unions to merge, sign letter of intent

TORONTO — Alterna Savings and Credit Union Ltd. and Quinte First Credit Union have signed a letter of intent to join forces. The credit unions say Quinte First will become part of Alterna Savings in spring 2020.
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Toronto stock index climbs along with U.S. markets as crude jumps, fears ease

Toronto stock index climbs along with U.S. markets as crude jumps, fears ease

TORONTO — Major North American indexes made gains as a potential U.S.-China trade deal appeared closer and oil prices advanced. The S&P/TSX composite index climbed 5.16 points to 16,897.34, led by the energy sector.
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,897.34, up 5.16 points.) Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN). Basic Materials. Up 30 cents, or 4.27 per cent, to $7.32 on 13.
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Infrastructure bank to invest up to $300 million in Montreal port expansion

Infrastructure bank to invest up to $300 million in Montreal port expansion

MONTREAL — The Canadian Infrastructure Bank is pledging up to $300 million in financing for a new container terminal project at the Port of Montreal, though regulatory approval is still pending.
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Dollarama shares drop despite third-quarter profit and sales up from year ago

Dollarama shares drop despite third-quarter profit and sales up from year ago

MONTREAL — Shares in Dollarama Inc. dropped nearly nine per cent Wednesday despite reporting strong third-quarter results. The discount retail chain saw same-store sales jump 5.3 per cent for the quarter ended Nov. 3 — exceeding the 3.
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Canadian Natural stock jumps on $250M budget boost to drill Alberta wells

CALGARY — Shares in Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. rose by almost four per cent on Wednesday after it announced it will spend $250 million more in 2020 than it did last year to drill conventional oil wells in Alberta.
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Loblaw recalls some President's Choice coleslaw due to possible salmonella

Loblaw recalls some President's Choice coleslaw due to possible salmonella

OTTAWA — Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling a President's Choice coleslaw due to possible salmonella contamination.
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Survey: Businesses added just 67,000 jobs in November

Survey: Businesses added just 67,000 jobs in November

WASHINGTON — U.S. companies added just 67,000 jobs in November, a private survey found, barely half the gain of the previous month. Payroll processor ADP said that manufacturers, construction firms and mining companies cut 18,000 jobs combined.
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Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent

Bank of Canada keeps key interest rate target on hold at 1.75 per cent

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold Wednesday, noting that while global recession concerns are waning, trade conflicts and related uncertainty continue to remain a key risk.
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