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Empire Co. tight-lipped as IT problems affect pharmacies at Sobeys and other stores

Empire Co. tight-lipped as IT problems affect pharmacies at Sobeys and other stores

HALIFAX — Empire Co. Ltd. remained tight-lipped Tuesday about computer system issues that are still impeding customers seeking prescriptions at some pharmacies it operates.
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Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data

Wall Street rises ahead of election results, inflation data

NEW YORK (AP) — Election Day brought another tick higher for stocks, as Wall Street braces for the results from the day’s midterm elections and a big update on inflation that’s due later in the week. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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Taxing corporate share buybacks unlikely to boost investment in operations: experts

Taxing corporate share buybacks unlikely to boost investment in operations: experts

OTTAWA — The federal government’s proposed corporate share buyback tax might resonate politically, but experts are doubtful it will encourage companies to invest more into growing their operations.
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Maple Leaf Foods still working to recover from outage caused by cyberattack

Maple Leaf Foods still working to recover from outage caused by cyberattack

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is still working to restore operations after being hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, the company said Tuesday.
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Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

Centre aims to help Calgary retain its title of 'energy capital of Canada'

CALGARY — Across from the headquarters of some of Canada's largest oil and gas companies, a new initiative aims to ensure that Calgary and its largest industry aren't left behind in the global pursuit of a low-carbon economy.
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Younger Canadians are more likely to look for alternative news sources: poll

Younger Canadians are more likely to look for alternative news sources: poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests that trust in mainstream news is dropping as younger Canadians seek out alternative sources of information.
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Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

Trudeau announces half a billion dollars more for rural high-speed internet access

OROMOCTO, N.B. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is announcing an extra $475 million to the federal government's fund for delivering high-speed internet to rural homes across the country. Trudeau made the announcement today in Oromocto, N.B.
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Yamana signs deal with Pan American and Agnico Eagle after Gold Fields stands pat

Yamana signs deal with Pan American and Agnico Eagle after Gold Fields stands pat

TORONTO — Yamana Gold Inc. has signed a deal to be acquired by Pan American Silver Corp. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. after Gold Fields Ltd. waived its right to match the rival bid for the gold miner.
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Adidas appoints boss of rival Puma as CEO after Ye fallout

Adidas appoints boss of rival Puma as CEO after Ye fallout

BERLIN (AP) — Adidas has appointed Bjørn Gulden, the CEO of rival Puma, as its new chief executive, and he will take over the German sportswear brand in January as the company weathers the fallout from its split with the rapper formerly known as Kany
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From tweets to 'toots': Twitter users flock to alternatives after Musk's takeover

From tweets to 'toots': Twitter users flock to alternatives after Musk's takeover

TORONTO — Thousands of Twitter users are in search of new places to congregate and share thoughts online after Elon Musk's purchase of the social network last month.
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