National Business

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The blood thinner Eliquis and popular diabetes treatments including Jardiance are among the first drugs that will be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs.

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. autoworkers are both negotiating with the Detroit Three carmakers simultaneously for the first time in 25 years, creating the potential for a co-ordinated strike against one of the major producers.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,025.14, up 189.39 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 43 cents, or 0.96 per cent, to $45.20 on 13.0 million shares.

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks as the price of oil once again topped US$80 per barrel helped lead a broad rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange Monday, lifting Canada's main stock index almost 200 points, while U.S. stock markets also climbed.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed higher on Wall Street as markets shift their attention from the Federal Reserve to more corporate earnings and economic reports. The S&P 500 added 0.6% Monday.

CALGARY — With more than 400 active wildfires still burning in B.C. and many residents yet to return to their homes, it's too early to know the fate of the province's honeybees. But that hasn't stopped Heather Higo, president of the B.C.

Housing woes for international students have made headlines in recent weeks as they grapple with lack of housing, inadequate placements or fake admissions offers.

TORONTO — The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

TORONTO — A Royal Bank of Canada survey finds younger Canadians are more likely to use artificial intelligence to manage their finances than their older counterparts.