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After Amazon: Labor tries to regroup in wake of Alabama loss
WASHINGTON — Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labour movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again.
Apr 10, 2021 6:31 AM
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John Naisbitt, author of bestseller 'Megatrends,' dies at 92
BERLIN — The American author John Naisbitt, whose 1982 bestselling book “Megatrends” was published in dozens of countries, has died at 92, the Austrian news agency APA has reported.
Apr 10, 2021 6:31 AM
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Alibaba fined $2.8 billion on competition charge in China
BEIJING — Alibaba Group, the world’s biggest e-commerce company, was fined 18.3 billion yuan ($2.
Apr 9, 2021 8:57 PM
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Redline Communications gets $14 million in federal funding for industrial 5G project
MARKHAM, Ont. — Redline Communications will receive $14 million in federal funds to design high-speed wireless equipment for use in the mining, utilities and oil and gas sectors.
Apr 9, 2021 3:44 PM
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Cameco to restart Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan
CALGARY — Cameco Corp. says it plans to restart production this month at its Cigar Lake uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan after suspending it in December to deal with risks from the pandemic.
Apr 9, 2021 3:43 PM
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,228.03, down 0.84 of a point.) The Supreme Cannabis Co. Inc. (TSX:FIRE). Health care. Up half a cent, or 1.
Apr 9, 2021 3:37 PM
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TSX slips on weaker commodity prices while loonie rises on strong jobs report
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped ever so slightly on lower commodity prices as it capped a record-setting week while the loonie rose on a strong jobs report for March.
Apr 9, 2021 3:09 PM
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Airlines pull Boeing Max jets to inspect electrical systems
Airlines pulled dozens of Boeing Max 737s out of service for inspections after the aircraft maker told them about a possible electrical problem, the latest setback for the plane. Boeing said Friday that the issue affected planes used by 16 airlines.
Apr 9, 2021 2:36 PM
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Study: Facebook delivers biased job ads, skewed by gender
Facebook is showing different job ads to women and men in a way that might run afoul of anti-discrimination laws, according to a new study.
Apr 9, 2021 2:35 PM
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Ontario retailers adjust to new rules, non-essential goods off-limits to shoppers
Retailers in Ontario are adjusting to new lockdown restrictions with stores like grocers, discount and big box chains roping off non-essential items from underwear to calculators.
Apr 9, 2021 2:32 PM
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