The Cobra Chickens of Prince Albert are the latest team to embrace a one-day rebrand
Prince Albert's Western Hockey League team won't be donning its classic Raiders logo when it takes on the Saskatoon Blades this Friday. Instead the squad will be playing as the Lake Country Cobra Ch…
How effective a climate solution is removing CO2 from the atmosphere?
Our planet is changing. So is our journalism. This weekly newsletter is part of a CBC News initiative entitled "Our Changing Planet" to show and explain the effects of climate change. Keep up with th…
My dad's funeral in the Philippines showed me it's OK to party the pain away
This First Person column is the experience of Jim Agapito, host of the CBC Radio series and podcast Recovering Filipino. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. It…
Corn
Current Price
477.75
(US¢/bushel)
Net Change
1.00
% Change
0.21
Open
476.50
Close
477.25
High
479.25
Low
475.25
N.B. farmers hope below-average snowfall will be enough to protect fruit crops
While many New Brunswickers might be pleased to have less snow to shovel this winter, some fruit farmers are concerned the low accumulation could impact crops. "Snow cover for us would be an extra l…
How grocery stores get shoppers in the door and entice them to spend more
Youve arrived at the store for a quick post-work grocery run, hoping to pick up a cheap, ready-made meal for dinner. After finding a discounted pre-cooked chicken, you toss a bag of rice and veggies…
Animal tranquilizer in Ottawa's street drugs has harm reduction workers alarmed
Harm reduction workers in Ottawa say animal tranquilizers detected in the city's street drug supply are putting users at even greater risk of severe harm. Both Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) and th…
Wheat
Current Price
628.75
(US$/bushel)
Net Change
-9.50
% Change
-1.49
Open
636.50
Close
629.50
High
637.25
Low
627.25
A contentious hazardous waste plant in northern Alberta is slated to close. What's next?
The hazardous waste plant near the town of Swan Hills is something of a Rorschach test. For some who live in the area, the facility offers much-needed tax revenue and a reliable paycheque, providing…
Market's message? Big Tech is the future, and Big Oil is the past
Oil major's optimism faces reality check in AI-obsessed market Author of the article: Oil giants such as Exxon Mobil are reporting stellar operational performance yet they can't catch a break with …
Imperial Oil breaking production records as industry awaits TMX pipeline completion
As Canada's energy sector ramps up for the anticipated startup of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, Imperial Oil Ltd. reported its highest production levels in over 30 years in the fourth quarte…
Crude Oil
Current Price
70.84
(US$/barrel)
Net Change
0.69
% Change
0.98
Open
70.46
Close
70.84
High
71.08
Low
69.71
U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada
British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in…
End of 50% discount on some items at Loblaw stores raises concerns about anti-competitive behaviour
The revelation that Loblaw will end its 50 per cent discount on perishable foods like meat, fruit and vegetables as they near their best-before dates should attract the attention of Canada's Competit…
Alberta cattle ranchers expect strong year despite volatile conditions
Wayne Skelton, who ranches purebred Hereford cattle near Winfield in central Alberta, is predicting a strong year for his business in 2024. In spite of high input costs and volatile conditions, Ske…
Feeder Cattle
Current Price
271.38
(US¢/lb)
Net Change
-1.92
% Change
-0.70
Open
273.80
Close
273.58
High
273.80
Low
271.15
At this open-pit gold mine in northeastern Ontario, the trucks drive themselves
A new open-pit gold mine in northeastern Ontario has turned to automation including nearly 300-tonne hauling trucks that drive themselves in a bid to increase productivity and worker safety. The C…
Economists weigh in on the Bank of Canada: FP videos
Dawn Desjardins, chief economist at Deloitte Canada, talks to the Financial Posts Larysa Harapyn about the outlook for the Canadian economy in 2024 and how many interest rate cuts to expect from the …
Posthaste: Why Canada's housing market could rebound sooner than many expect
Buyers will come back before the Bank of Canada cuts rates, says Royal LePage Royal LePage says Canada's housing market is nearing a "tipping point." Photo by Azin Ghaffari/Postmedia Canadas housin…
Gold
Current Price
2114
(US$/troy ounce)
Net Change
-10.10
% Change
-0.48
Open
2128
Close
2114
High
2128
Low
2103
I desperately wanted to breastfeed and felt I failed as a mom when I couldn't
This First Person column is the experience of Morag Wehrle, who lives in North Vancouver, B.C. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. The first time I gave my fiv…
The Bear roars while Beef and Succession win big during a sentimental Emmy Awards
Monday evening's Emmy Awards brought big wins for Succession, The Bear and Beef, an EGOT for Elton John, and paid tribute to beloved shows of the past after a months-long delay from the Hollywood str…
U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada
British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in…
Live Cattle
Current Price
187.70
(US¢/lb)
Net Change
-1.28
% Change
-0.67
Open
188.95
Close
189.08
High
189.12
Low
187.52
Opinion: Canadian pension funds must invest more in the domestic resource sector
Open this photo in gallery:A lithium mine outside La Corne, in northern Quebec, on Aug. 30, 2022.BRENDAN GEORGE KO/The New York Times News Service Frank Giustra is chief executive officer of Fiore G…
Application window for the Greener Homes grant program to close within two weeks
The application window for the federal government's Greener Homes grant program will close within two weeks as the federal government transitions to a new home energy retrofit program. Energy and Na…
Independent investors can find success by staying aware of how everything is connected
Martin Pelletier: Stop trying to time the market, but recognize you are still tied to what is happening to the economy In investing, a wu wei portfolio is one that is independent of what others are …
Natural Gas
Current Price
3.51
(US¢/l)
Net Change
-0.02
% Change
-0.68
Open
3.55
Close
3.51
High
3.55
Low
3.48
N.B. farmers hope below-average snowfall will be enough to protect fruit crops
While many New Brunswickers might be pleased to have less snow to shovel this winter, some fruit farmers are concerned the low accumulation could impact crops. "Snow cover for us would be an extra l…
Animal tranquilizer in Ottawa's street drugs has harm reduction workers alarmed
Harm reduction workers in Ottawa say animal tranquilizers detected in the city's street drug supply are putting users at even greater risk of severe harm. Both Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) and th…
Animal tranquilizer in street drugs raises alarms
Harm reduction workers in Ottawa say animal tranquilizers in the city's street drug supply are putting users at even greater risk of severe harm. Both Ottawa Inner City Health (OICH) and the Sandy H…