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International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International air traffic will be returning to more regional airports soon, after flights were restricted for most of the year as part of the government's efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged down Tuesday by commodities and the health care sector while heavyweight financials got a lift from a signal that a ban on dividend hikes and share buybacks may soon end. Meanwhile, U.S.
Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.
Toronto Star publisher joins Facebook program paying Canadian media orgs for news

Toronto Star publisher joins Facebook program paying Canadian media orgs for news

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. has joined Facebook Inc.'s program that pays media companies for use of their content on the tech company's platform.
Vancouver home sales in October down from year ago, benchmark price up

Vancouver home sales in October down from year ago, benchmark price up

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales in the region fell 5.2 per cent compared with a year ago, but remained above historical averages.
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.
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