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Canada's main stock index moved nearly 100 points higher on Wednesday as strength in the financial sector helped offset weakness in basic materials and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose.

The central bank’s benchmark interest rate remains at 2.25% after the sixth consecutive hold, which was widely expected by economists. However, the cost of gasoline remains “volatile and highly dependent on events in the Middle East,” the report noted.

Effective water management is no longer just about conservation. Rising utility costs make water management a critical investment to reduce operating expenses and future-proofing your car wash.

Mark VII's new appointments are designed to drive growth, support sales excellence and enhance customer relationships across the continent.

For convenience store retailers, the report highlights a mixed bag: Volume share gains in key on-the-go categories like meat snacks and seeds, offset by ongoing corporate restructuring and heavy non-cash write-downs.

Stock markets edged higher on Tuesday as U.S. inflation data spurred some optimism among investors even though oil prices continued to rise.

Star Women in Convenience 2025 winner Amanda Newell has been promoted from chief revenue officer to president of Adapt Media.

The Jones Soda Company announced that Mark Murray has resigned effective July 13, 2026.