Whey up: Protein powder prices soar as global demand grows

Food manufacturers and fast food companies are cramming whey protein into everything. That’s causing shortages of the ingredient and pushing prices to record highs. Now whey protein is also a target in the U.S.-Canada trade war - increasing costs that may end up being passed on to customers.

U.S. President Donald Trump said an oil, gas and mineral exploration is set to begin in Greenland. It wasn't immediately clear what exploration or developments he was referring to.

The cyberattack on French supermarkets earlier this week that left hundreds of fridges worth of food spoiled should be a wake-up call about the vulnerabilities of digitized systems and devices that are connected to the internet, cybersecurity experts say.

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. says 250 roles will be impacted as the company lays off staff and opts to not fill some vacancies.

The international body slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy, but warned that risks of an AI-related market correction and job losses because of the technology, as well as government debt, remain concerns. The report comes as economic and financial leaders gathered in Bangkok for the fall meetings of the IMF and World Bank.

Stellantis and Volkswagen are undergoing strategic overhauls to address the growing competition of Chinese rivals in the European market, but announcements by Stellantis on Monday also showed more scope for collaboration.

Sidhu Moose Wala’s Signed to God world tour kicked off in Toronto last Friday, with a hologram standing in on stage for the Punjabi rap star who was shot and killed in 2022. Fans lined up for the show seemed eager to see what was in store, while tech and music industry observers say it's an interesting test of the technology.

Sidhu Moose Wala’s Signed to God world tour kicked off in Toronto last Friday, with a hologram standing in on stage for the Canadian-Punjabi rap star who was shot and killed in 2022. Fans lined up for the show seemed eager to see what was in store, while tech and music industry observers say it's an intersting test of the technology.

The recent decision by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fast-track a new oil export pipeline to the West Coast is adding urgency for Ottawa to finally decide what to do with a long-standing environmental issue plaguing the oilsands in Northern Alberta — what to do with tailings ponds.

American-born economists' models have helped governments and central banks manage economic shocks and "smooth out the economy's peaks and troughs," says Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Alberta is a wealthy province. Yet economic frustration is part of what's driving the separation movement. But would independence improve Alberta's fortunes or bring new economic concerns?

The CEO of the American company that owns Hamilton-based steelmaker Stelco says he's prepared to fight the Canadian government in court over Stelco's plan to lay off hundreds of workers. He also said he's open to selling the company and voiced support for U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel, despite citing tariffs as a reason for the company's economic struggles.

Hamilton-based steelmaker Stelco says it will proceed with hundreds of layoffs, despite threats of legal action from the federal government.

Josh Wells was excited to explore Montreal on his first trip outside the U.S. But as he scrolled through listings on Airbnb, he noticed something odd: Several host profile pictures and one listing had what appeared to be AI-generated pictures.

Equinor says it will retain a 70 per cent operating interest in the project, which would be the first deepwater oil development in Canada if it goes ahead.

Before the two monthly declines, Statistics Canada data showed employment trending upward, with 181,000 jobs added between April and July. But losses in August and September snapped that hot streak.

Before the two monthly declines, Statistics Canada data showed employment trending upward, with 181,000 jobs added between April and July. But losses in August and September snapped that hot streak.

The decline marks a second straight month of job losses. Economists polled ahead of the release predicted employers added 9,200 positions in September.

Canada has long relied on its allies to get technologies like satellites into space. But as the cross-border relationship with the U.S. changes, a handful of companies — including the newest player, Canada Rocket Company — are trying to change that and capitalize on a growing market.

Canadian investment manager, ethical business proponent and philanthropist Stephen Jarislowsky has died. He was 101.

Stelco Holdings has days to share a plan to save hundreds of Ontario steel workers from layoffs already underway — orit risks legal actionfrom the Canadian government. The clock is ticking on what lawyers say is a test of how foreign investors are held to account as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to lure more of them to Canada amid a bitter trade war with the United States.

Layoffs at Hamilton's Stelco steel plant are underway and are expected to roll out over three weeks, says a union leader, noting that not all workers have been formally notified, but "people have a general idea" of whether or not their job is on the line.

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Starbucks has been sued by U.S. consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as "sugar-free" because they contain lactose, a naturally occurring sugar in milk.

The Weston family holding company Wittington Investments said Wednesday that it will purchase the U.K. chain Boots for $8.9 billion US, including debt, from private equity firm Sycamore Partners. Boots is one of Britain's most prominent retailers.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on Tuesday into whether Fruit of the Loom and Hanes use toxic chemicals in producing ‌children's underwear.

Ottawa has given the U.S. owner of Stelco five business days to share a plan to maintain jobs at the Hamilton steelmaker or face potential legal action.

The new company will operate as Emera and maintain its public company headquarters in Halifax. The merged company will be one of Canada's largest utilities.

The new company will operate as Emera and maintain its public company headquarters in Halifax. The merged company will be worth about $72 billion and will be one of Canada's largest utilities.

The new company will operate as Emera and maintain its public company headquarters in Halifax. The merged $72 billion company would rank among the continent's largest utilities, with the scale necessary to seize opportunities from skyrocketing power demand.