National Business

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,025.05, up 126.19 points): Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Down 37 cents, or 1.47 per cent, at $24.79 on 7.9 million shares.

WINNIPEG — Manitobans may see some tax relief, financial help with inflation and money for addiction treatment before the provincial election slated for Oct. 3.

TORONTO — With a number of Ontario municipalities eyeing property tax increases, experts say homeowners across the province can expect to see higher tax bills this year because of inflation, pandemic costs and recent provincial changes to development

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher on broad gains as commodities rose, while U.S. stock markets also ended up a day before the release of key inflation data. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 126.19 points at 20,025.05.

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. says the head of The Bay, its online marketplace division, is retiring this month and that the current president of Hudson's Bay, which oversees Canadian retails stores, will take on the additional role.

TORONTO — The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is continuing to investigate a "cybersecurity incident" that has knocked out its website and mobile app since Tuesday.

OTTAWA — Canadian and U.S. border agencies say they have a plan to reduce the backlog for the Nexus trusted-traveller program.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A price cap and European Union embargo on most Russian oil have cut into Moscow's revenue from fossil fuels, but the Kremlin is still earning substantial cash to fund its action in Ukraine because the $60-per-barrel cap was

TORONTO — Nokia is opening a new office in downtown Toronto's Harbourfront community. The company says the new location is part of its efforts to expand its presence in Canada.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed joint venture agreements with Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden for two prospective exploration projects in Saudi Arabia.