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Canadians now spending more on Internet access than on television
OTTAWA – Canadians spent more on Internet access than television services for the first time…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Bains will consider targets if no improvement to diversity on corporate boards
OTTAWA – The Liberal government hopes that proposed legislation requiring publicly traded companies to disclose…
Suncor production recovery after wildfire leads to $392 million net profit
CALGARY – Oilsands giant Suncor Energy is reporting net third-quarter earnings of $392 million compared…
Federal tech innovation service to be led by Ex-Pixar exec
WASHINGTON – A former Pixar executive who won the first ever Oscar for software is…
Chip maker Qualcomm buying NXP Semiconductors in $38.1B deal
NEW YORK – Smartphone chipmaker Qualcomm is buying NXP Semiconductors N.V. in a deal valued…
Teck Resources reports $234M third-quarter profit, revenue up from year ago
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B) says it earned $234 million in its latest quarter,…
US goods orders dip in September with investment down
WASHINGTON – Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods dipped slightly in September as a key category…
Minister cautious on apparent breakthrough on Cda-EU trade deal
OTTAWA – International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland sounded a cautionary note Thursday after an apparent…
Husky Energy says response to Saskatchewan oil spill cost $90 million
CALGARY – Husky Energy says it has spent about $90 million responding to a pipeline…
Price of oil rises after three-day losing streak; TSX inches higher
TORONTO – The price of oil recouped some of its value Thursday after three consecutive…
Local investors outnumber foreign buyers in Toronto’s new condo market: study
TORONTO – Concerns about foreign investors snapping up real estate have dominated headlines recently, but…
Newfoundland and Labrador reminds Quebec about Canadian values on hydro project
Quebec should recognize Canadian values and support its neighbours, Newfoundland and Labrador’s finance minister said…
Alberta fall legislature sitting to focus on climate change plan
EDMONTON – Alberta’s climate change plan will be front and centre next week when politicians…
Alberta launching 3 energy efficiency programs for business and residential
EDMONTON – A group that supports energy efficiency in Alberta is applauding three new programs…
Jury awards more than $70M to woman in baby powder lawsuit
ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis jury on Thursday awarded a California woman more than…
Norbord and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. to exchange ownership Quebec of mills
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB) and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. have agreed to exchange ownership of two…
Volkswagen introduces new American-built 7-passenger SUV
DETROIT – Volkswagen took a big step toward recovering from its emissions-cheating scandal by introducing…
TransForce says U.S. acquisition gives Canadian firms better access to Mexico
MONTREAL – TransForce’s US$558-million acquisition of U.S. company Con-Way Truckload will make it easier for…
Feds hope to sell global investors, Canadians on Canada’s economic potential
OTTAWA – Next week’s fall economic statement from Finance Minister Bill Morneau will be heftier…
Aaron Hernandez phone calls hacked before 1st murder trial
BOSTON – Former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez had his jailhouse phone calls hacked…
CIBC to repay $73 million after overcharging clients for 14 years
TORONTO – Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) has agreed to compensate clients a total…
Does baby powder cause cancer? Another jury says yes.
TRENTON, N.J. – For the third time, Johnson & Johnson has been hit with a…
Foreign buyers 1.3 per cent of Metro Vancouver real estate sales since tax
VANCOUVER – The rate of foreign investment in Metro Vancouver housing has fallen to 1.3…