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Restaurants debut new takeout ware amid phase-in of single-use plastics ban

Restaurants debut new takeout ware amid phase-in of single-use plastics ban

Customers may notice takeout containers, straws and other items being swapped for greener alternatives in the new year as Canada's food service industry adjusts to the phase-in of a federal law that aims to eventually remove many single-use plastics
Veganuary: Why some Canadians are switching to a plant-based diet in the new year

Veganuary: Why some Canadians are switching to a plant-based diet in the new year

Growing up in Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. with a father working as a butcher, Toni Vernelli loved eating meat. But it wasn’t long before she noticed that the food she was eating was coming from the farm animals she loved.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Holiday Monday Before the first week of trading in 2023 gets underway, the Toronto Stock Exchange will be closed for trading Monday in lieu of New Year's Day.
Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island set to increase to $14.50 today

Minimum wage on Prince Edward Island set to increase to $14.50 today

CHARLOTTETOWN — The first of two increases that will boost Prince Edward Island's minimum wage to $15 by the end of the year comes into effect on Sunday.
Champagne's Rogers-Shaw decision to come 'only after' there's clarity in legal battle

Champagne's Rogers-Shaw decision to come 'only after' there's clarity in legal battle

Canada's Industry Minister says he will render his decision on Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc. only after there is clarity in the ongoing legal battle.
Rogers, Shaw disappointed by Competition Bureau appealing Tribunal decision

Rogers, Shaw disappointed by Competition Bureau appealing Tribunal decision

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is appealing the Competition Tribunal's dismissal of its case against Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc., the agency said Friday.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

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 (19,384.92, down 100.97): Shaw Communications Inc. (TSX:SJR.B). Telecom. Up $3.24, or 9.06 per cent, to $39.01 on 11.4 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite down 101 points on last trading day of 2022, U.S. markets also down

S&P/TSX composite down 101 points on last trading day of 2022, U.S. markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index slipped just over 100 points on the last day of trading in 2022, with mixed results across sectors, while U.S. markets were only slightly down after reversing early-afternoon lows.
Trump's tax returns released after long fight with Congress

Trump's tax returns released after long fight with Congress

Democrats in Congress released six years' worth of former President Donald Trump’s tax returns on Friday, the culmination of a yearslong effort to learn about the finances of a onetime business mogul who broke decades of political precedent when he r
Competition Tribunal clears path for Rogers-Shaw merger

Competition Tribunal clears path for Rogers-Shaw merger

OTTAWA — The Competition Tribunal has dismissed an application from Canada's competition watchdog seeking to block Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc., clearing a path for the deal to go ahead.
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