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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: Auto talks The contracts between Unifor and the three big U.S. automakers are set to expire on Monday at 11:59 p.m. The union is negotiating with Ford Motor Co.
Canadians showing more support for striking workers amid inflation, corporate profits

Canadians showing more support for striking workers amid inflation, corporate profits

It was Samantha Henry’s first time on strike, and one that made headlines across the country. “Some people thought the strike would only last a week, a couple of days.
Inflation likely gained pace in August, economists expect, reversing progress

Inflation likely gained pace in August, economists expect, reversing progress

OTTAWA — Economists are forecasting inflation reaccelerated to around four per cent last month, reversing previous progress made as gasoline prices push inflation higher.
The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by chocolate and cannabis

The economic roller-coaster of a small Ontario town fuelled by chocolate and cannabis

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — A small eastern Ontario town that was once known as the province's chocolate capital is preparing for the sweet return of Hershey's.
The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away -- unless consumers panic

The auto workers strike will drive up car prices, but not right away -- unless consumers panic

DALLAS (AP) — Car shoppers are heading for a new round of sticker shock if the strike by the United Auto Workers doesn’t end soon, particularly for popular vehicles that are already in short supply.
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

DETROIT (AP) — Nearly one in 10 of America’s unionized auto workers went on strike Friday to pressure Detroit’s three automakers into raising wages in an era of big profits and as the industry begins a costly transition from gas guzzlers to electric
EU lets Ukrainian grain ban expire even as some member countries impose their own

EU lets Ukrainian grain ban expire even as some member countries impose their own

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Friday decided not to renew a ban on Ukrainian food heading to nearby countries that have complained that an influx of agricultural products from the war-torn nation has hurt their farmers.
Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers

Metroland ends print editions of community papers, flyers

TORONTO — Large swaths of Ontario will lose their local newspapers as one of the country's largest media conglomerates ends print editions for its community news titles.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,622.34, up 54.50 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 13 cents, or 7.65 per cent, to $1.83 on 34.1 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out small gain Friday, U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX composite ekes out small gain Friday, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Strength in battery metals and financial stocks helped Canada's main stock index eke out a small gain Friday, while U.S. markets fell, led by losses in tech. Markets in the U.S.