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GM investing $280 million in Oshawa plant for next generation of pickup trucks

GM investing $280 million in Oshawa plant for next generation of pickup trucks

OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors says it's investing $280 million in its Oshawa assembly plant to produce its next generation of full-sized internal combustion engine pickup trucks.
'Dirty deal': protesters disrupt Joe Manchin event over Mountain Valley pipeline

'Dirty deal': protesters disrupt Joe Manchin event over Mountain Valley pipeline

WASHINGTON — Protesters chanted "dirty deal" and belted out a John Denver favourite Tuesday as they disrupted moderate Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin to let him know what they think of the newly fast-tracked Mountain Valley pipeline.
Teck Resources receives indications of interest for steelmaking coal business

Teck Resources receives indications of interest for steelmaking coal business

VANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it has received an unspecified number of "indications of interest" for potential deals on a spinoff of its coal assets as it seeks alternatives to the unsolicited takeover bid being pushed by Glencore.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,055.60, up 123.98): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 44 cents, or 1.12 per cent, to $39.79 on 18.7 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite posts modest gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets tick upwards

S&P/TSX composite posts modest gain Tuesday, U.S. stock markets tick upwards

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted modest gains Tuesday with strength in energy, financials, tech and base metals boosting the index ahead of Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate announcement, while U.S.
Construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages

Construction companies say digital technology key to addressing labour shortages

TORONTO — Nine in 10 Canadian construction companies say they are dealing with a shortage of skilled labour or trades — and it's affecting their ability to bid on projects and meet deadlines amid unprecedented demand.
Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher toward edge of bull market

Stock market today: Wall Street inches higher toward edge of bull market

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted on Wall Street amid a vacuum of market-moving data. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 10 points while the Nasdaq added 0.4%.
Apple Vision Pro headset could pave way for mass adoption of AR, VR: Industry

Apple Vision Pro headset could pave way for mass adoption of AR, VR: Industry

TORONTO — Canadian tech companies say Apple's new Vision Pro headset gives them hope that augmented and virtual reality wearables could catch on with consumers and businesses.
Vehicle theft soared in 2022, led by Quebec and Ontario: report

Vehicle theft soared in 2022, led by Quebec and Ontario: report

TORONTO — Vehicle theft in multiple provinces surged last year, according to insurance industry group Équité Association.
Apple unveils a $3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality

Apple unveils a $3,500 headset as it wades into the world of virtual reality

CUPERTINO, Calif.