TORONTO - Canada's growth outlook appears to be stronger than previously thought, thanks to an improving trade picture and the strength of corporate balance sheets, economists at the Royal Bank of Canada said Wednesday.

Imperial Oil is closing its refinery in Eastrern Passage and converting it into a marine terminal. The company said it could not find a buyer for its facility to continue operating as a refinery.

TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was slightly higher Wednesday ahead of the mid-afternoon release of the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest policy statement and economic projections.

Norwegian oil giant Statoil ASA said Wednesday it made a big discovery of light oil offshore Newfoundland, the latest find in Canada's Atlantic region--a big and fast-growing petroleum play that's often overshadowed by the country's western oil-sands ...

TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday, led by lower financial and energy stocks, as investors were nervous ahead of a U.S.