National Business

Thousands of workers in Ontario's auto industry have been temporarily laid off as General Motors' Canadian operations feel the effects of the continuing strike in the U.S. by the United Auto Workers.

FLINT, Mich. — The birthplace of General Motors has been on an economic roller-coaster ride for more than a century as the automaker rose, crashed and retooled for changing markets.

WASHINGTON — The head of the House Intelligence Committee said Friday he has been assured by the CEO of Facebook that the company is working on ways to prevent foreign actors from disrupting next year's elections. Rep.

WASHINGTON — Microsoft said Friday it will offer free security updates through the 2020 election in the United States — and in other interested democratic countries with national elections next year — for federally certified voting systems running on

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at its fourth record high of the week on Friday to defy decreases in the U.S. over renewed trade concerns. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 41.34 points at 16,899.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,899.69, up 41.34 points.) Roxgold Inc. (TSX:ROXG). Materials. Unchanged at $1.21 on 24.3 million shares. Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE).

CALGARY — University of Calgary researchers focused on nanotechnology say they have developed a cheaper and more environmentally friendly way to create liquefied natural gas.

WASHINGTON — Two Federal Reserve officials who dissented from this week's quarter-point rate cut on Friday highlighted the current deep divisions at the central bank.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California and 22 other states sued Friday to stop the Trump administration from revoking the authority of the nation's most populous state to set emission standards for cars and trucks.

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. is closing its 15 Hudson's Bay stores in the Netherlands, as well as its e-commerce site and headquarters in the country by the end of the year.