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Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

REGINA — The value of Canadian farmland rose 11.5 per cent in 2023, a new report by agriculture lending firm Farm Credit Canada has found. Chief economist J.P.
Browning West files lawsuit to ensure Gildan annual meeting happens 'without delay'

Browning West files lawsuit to ensure Gildan annual meeting happens 'without delay'

MONTREAL — A U.S. investor looking to replace a majority of the board of directors at Gildan Activewear Inc.
Scholastic invests US$186M in children's show maker 9 Story Media

Scholastic invests US$186M in children's show maker 9 Story Media

TORONTO — Publishing giant Scholastic says it has signed a US$186 million agreement to invest in the company behind television programs "Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood," "Doc McStuffins" and "Octonauts.
Bitcoin ETFs offer accessibility and safety but investors also need to weigh risks

Bitcoin ETFs offer accessibility and safety but investors also need to weigh risks

From claims of its potential to protect against inflation to ushering in a new era of decentralization, cryptocurrency has been hailed by enthusiasts from all walks of life as the future of investing.
European Union's executive branch to recommend that members open accession negotiations with Bosnia

European Union's executive branch to recommend that members open accession negotiations with Bosnia

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's executive arm will recommend that member countries open accession negotiations with Bosnia-Herzegovina, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.
Oscars get audience bump from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't quite a blockbuster

Oscars get audience bump from 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' but ratings aren't quite a blockbuster

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Barbenheimer” brought a bump not a boom to Oscars ratings. An estimated 19.5 million people watched Sunday night's 96th Academy Awards ceremony on ABC. That's the biggest number drawn by the telecast in four years.
Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire faces insolvency after lender files claim

Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire faces insolvency after lender files claim

HALIFAX — A private equity fund is initiating insolvency proceedings against Atlantic newspaper owner SaltWire Network Inc., claiming it owes tens of millions of dollars after several years of mismanagement.
Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform's listings worldwide

Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform's listings worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Airbnb said Monday that it's banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month.
Alta. government announces new rules for electricity generators

Alta. government announces new rules for electricity generators

Alberta's government is updating its electricity market rules with new temporary measures it says will help lower consumers' utility bills.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,769.22, up 31.69 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 54 cents, or 0.56 per cent, to $97.26 on 11.
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