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Health-care industry, not consumers, target of vaccine brand names

Health-care industry, not consumers, target of vaccine brand names

Experts say the renaming of COVID-19 vaccines is "business as usual" since the shots could not be branded until fully authorized by Health Canada, and their not-so-usual names are the result of pharmaceutical companies marketing to health institution
RBC Capital Markets to pay more than US$800K to settle U.S. SEC charges

RBC Capital Markets to pay more than US$800K to settle U.S. SEC charges

TORONTO — RBC Capital Markets LLC has agreed to pay more than US$800,000 to settle U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges over the way municipal bond offerings were allocated. The U.S.
Enbridge fined for breaching Minnesota environmental laws during Line 3 construction

Enbridge fined for breaching Minnesota environmental laws during Line 3 construction

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has been fined and could face criminal charges for breaching Minnesota environmental laws during the construction of its Line 3 pipeline replacement.
CN launches new strategic plan as activist investor seeks changes

CN launches new strategic plan as activist investor seeks changes

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. announced a new strategic plan on Friday as it looks to move past its failed bid for a U.S. railway and stave off criticism from an activist investor looking to make leadership changes at the railway.
Boston's famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price

Boston's famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price

BOSTON (AP) — Boston's famous Skinny House has sold for a nice fat price. The home in the city's North End hit the market in August for $1.2 million, and the deal was closed Thursday for $1.25 million, according to Zillow .
Royal Bank names Nadine Ahn as chief financial officer effective Nov. 1

Royal Bank names Nadine Ahn as chief financial officer effective Nov. 1

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says Nadine Ahn will be the bank's next chief financial officer. Ahn, who is currently senior vice-president, head of investor relations and RBC Capital Markets Finance, will replace Rod Bolger, effective Nov. 1.
Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic

Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic

TURIN, Italy — Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic’s effect on the transfer market and ticket sales.
Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp

Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp

LONDON (AP) — British presenter Piers Morgan will join News Corp and Fox News Media and host a TV show that will air in the U.S., Britain and Australia, the company said Thursday.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,602.10, down 91.69 points.) Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU). Materials. Down 0.3 of a cent, or 3.33 per cent, to 7.2 cents on 18.
Homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver have fallen to lows not seen since 2016

Homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver have fallen to lows not seen since 2016

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales have plateaued after reaching record highs in March.
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