National Business

CALGARY — Scotiabank has chosen not to renew its long-running membership in the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, a move that comes at a time when financial institutions are facing growing scrutiny for their role in contributing to climate

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it will wind down operations at an outdoor grow site in the B.C. Interior.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — MDA Ltd. reported net income of $8.4 million in its first quarter compared with a net loss of $1.6 million in the same quarter last year as its revenue edged up four per cent.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan authorities deployed armored vehicles and troops on the streets of the capital Wednesday, two days after pro-government mobs attacked peaceful protesters, triggering a wave of violence across the country.

TORONTO — Drivers can expect more pain at the pumps this morning as gasoline prices push new records. Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit 197.4 cents per litre on Tuesday for an all-time high.

TORONTO — The Ontario Cannabis Store says a data breach involving some of its sales information is being investigated by the Ontario Provincial Police.

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. now has strong first-quarter earnings in its arsenal and a publicized plan to improve worker safety, but some observers say that won't be enough for the Calgary-based oil giant to fend off an aggressive activist investor.

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says its net income fell in the first quarter compared with a year ago while its revenues rose.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,890.06, down 109.63 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 53 cents, or 0.94 per cent, to $55.92 on 33.5 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down more than 100 points as crude prices fell again in a wavy day for markets that saw U.S. markets end the day mixed.