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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: Rogers-Shaw hearings The Competition Tribunal's public hearings on Rogers Communications Inc.'s $26-billion proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc.
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Canadian banks readying for carbon offsets to go big, even as doubts remain

Canadian banks readying for carbon offsets to go big, even as doubts remain

TORONTO — Banks know a growth market when they see it, and they're increasingly seeing one in the buying, selling and generating of carbon offsets.
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Twitter users can soon get blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

Twitter users can soon get blue check for $7.99 monthly fee

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter has announced a subscription service for $7.99 a month that includes a blue check now given only to verified accounts as new owner Elon Musk works to overhaul the platform’s verification system just ahead of U.S. midterm elections
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Bliss Balls, Everland products contain milk not listed on label

Bliss Balls, Everland products contain milk not listed on label

A recall has been issued for two brands of chocolate because they contain milk not listed on the label.
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DA to review cases involving LA cop accused of CBS tip off

DA to review cases involving LA cop accused of CBS tip off

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles County prosecutors will look into past cases involving a former police captain who allegedly tipped off CBS executive Les Moonves that a woman had filed a confidential police report accusing him of sexual assault, the d
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Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout

Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout

Nike has parted ways with Kyrie Irving.
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Sleep Country sees Q3 sales, earnings fall as consumers tighten their purse strings

Sleep Country sees Q3 sales, earnings fall as consumers tighten their purse strings

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says its net income for the third quarter went down by almost 21 per cent to $28.9 million, from $36.5 million during the same quarter a year earlier.
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Small businesses welcome Ottawa's promised action on credit card fees

Small businesses welcome Ottawa's promised action on credit card fees

Small business advocates say the government's mention of credit card transaction fees in Thursday's fall economic statement is a positive step, but won't help businesses deal with rising costs in the short term.
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North American markets up on strong jobs numbers in Canada, U.S.

North American markets up on strong jobs numbers in Canada, U.S.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 200 points Friday amid stronger-than-expected jobs data, with strong gains in the financial sector and base metals, while U.S. stock markets also posted gains.
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SNC-Lavalin reports Q3 profit up compared with a year ago

SNC-Lavalin reports Q3 profit up compared with a year ago

MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Inc. reported increased profits in its latest quarter despite feeling the negative effects of currency fluctuations and cost overruns from its fixed-price projects.
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