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Compulsive shoppers should ask themselves about the 'why of the buy'

Compulsive shoppers should ask themselves about the 'why of the buy'

TORONTO — While isolated during the height of the pandemic, 28-year-old Bonny Clea would turn to online shopping as a way of comforting herself.
Thomson Reuters reports Q3 revenue up, raises full-year revenue guidance

Thomson Reuters reports Q3 revenue up, raises full-year revenue guidance

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters reported a loss in its latest quarter due to a drop in the value of its investment in the London Stock Exchange Group, however revenue climbed higher compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' environment

Yahoo pulls out of China amid 'challenging' environment

HONG KONG (AP) — Yahoo Inc. on Tuesday said it has pulled its services from China, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.
Edward Rogers misinterpreting B.C. law on removal of board members: family's lawyer

Edward Rogers misinterpreting B.C. law on removal of board members: family's lawyer

VANCOUVER — The lawyer for the head of the Rogers family trust says his client had a right to remove and replace five directors without a meeting of shareholders, but a lawyer who represents opposing family members argues that's a simplistic interpre
Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector

Oilpatch leaders fear 'reckless' move as Trudeau commits to emissions cap on sector

CALGARY — The federal government must work co-operatively with industry as it looks to draft an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector, Alberta business leaders said Monday, or risk far-reaching consequences for the Canadian economy.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,247.01, up 209.94 points.) Harte Gold Corp. (TSX:HRT). Materials. Down three cents, or 54.55 per cent, to 2.5 cents on 27.
Novavax submits COVID-19 vaccine for approval, raising hopes more will get a shot

Novavax submits COVID-19 vaccine for approval, raising hopes more will get a shot

Biotechnology company Novavax Inc. says it has submitted its COVID-19 vaccine for approval in Canada, opening the prospect of another product on the country's vaccine market that could win over a few more vaccine-hesitant residents. The U.S.
North American stock markets rise to start November; U.S. markets set record highs

North American stock markets rise to start November; U.S. markets set record highs

TORONTO — North American stock markets started November on the upswing with U.S. markets setting record highs and Toronto market gaining one per cent as investors wait for midweek moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks

Leaders dial up doomsday warning to kick-start climate talks

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — World leaders turned up the heat and resorted to end-of-the-world rhetoric Monday in an attempt to bring new urgency to sputtering international climate negotiations .
Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices

Canadian Dairy Commission recommends large increase in farm gate milk prices

Milk and dairy prices are expected to jump next year after the Canadian Dairy Commission recommended an 8.4 per cent increase in farm gate milk prices.