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Stella-Jones reports $77M Q1 profit, up from $60M a year earlier

Stella-Jones reports $77M Q1 profit, up from $60M a year earlier

MONTREAL — Stella-Jones Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $77 million, up from $60 million a year ago, as its revenue rose nine per cent. The maker of utility poles and railway ties says its profit amounted to $1.
Air Canada ranks near bottom on customer satisfaction: survey

Air Canada ranks near bottom on customer satisfaction: survey

MONTREAL — Air Canada ranks below most other major North American airlines on customer satisfaction, with airfares a particular sore point, according to a new survey.
Suncor leasing oil tanker ships to carry crude from Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Suncor leasing oil tanker ships to carry crude from Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it is leasing and operating a number of Aframax oil tanker ships to carry crude from the recently completed Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to Pacific markets.
Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

Nemo, among the favorites at Eurovision, is finding acceptance onstage and off

LONDON (AP) — No matter whether Nemo wins the Eurovision Song Contest this weekend — which would make them the first nonbinary contestant to take home the crystal microphone — the singer is already a success.
Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

Dogs entering US must be 6 months old and microchipped to prevent spread of rabies, new rules say

NEW YORK (AP) — All dogs coming into the U.S. from other countries must be at least 6 months old and microchipped to help prevent the spread of rabies, according to new government rules published Wednesday.
Saint John, N.B., airport offers new regional routes after COVID-19 disruption

Saint John, N.B., airport offers new regional routes after COVID-19 disruption

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Regional air service in New Brunswick will get a boost in September when Saint John Airport adds new weekday flights to Halifax, reviving a route that was cancelled because of the pandemic.
London Drugs president says sorry for cyber breach, no evidence customer data taken

London Drugs president says sorry for cyber breach, no evidence customer data taken

RICHMOND, B.C. — The president of London Drugs has issued a letter apologizing for a cybersecurity incident that forced the company to close stores for more than a week, but he says there's no evidence customer databases were compromised.
Kai Cenat's riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem

Kai Cenat's riot charges dropped after he apologizes and pays for Union Square mayhem

NEW YORK (AP) — Charges of inciting a riot will be dropped against online streamer Kai Cenat after he agreed to pay restitution and apologize for luring thousands of fans to New York's Union Square last year, prosecutors said.
Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say

Slow to expand, internet casino gambling is the future of US betting, industry execs say

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — Internet casino gambling is legal in only a handful of states, but the industry is convinced it is the future of betting, even as some worry about cannibalizing physical casinos.
RioCan REIT reports profits up as retail demand holding up well

RioCan REIT reports profits up as retail demand holding up well

TORONTO — Despite Canada's slowing economic growth, demand is propping up the retail leasing market as rents continue to trend upwards, said the chief executive of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust.