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Markets close higher amid renewed hope for U.S. stimulus deal

Markets close higher amid renewed hope for U.S. stimulus deal

TORONTO — Markets moved higher on Wednesday after a broad-based rally lifted shares of health-care companies and consumer brands, amid renewed hopes for a stimulus deal in the U.S.
BiWay co-founder's death puts planned resurgence of discount retail chain in doubt

BiWay co-founder's death puts planned resurgence of discount retail chain in doubt

Malcolm Coven, the tenacious co-founder of Canadian bargain store BiWay, has died. He was 91. The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, Coven grew up in Massachusetts and attended Boston Latin School, an elite public high school with entrance exams.
Markets close higher amid renewed hope for U.S. stimulus deal

Markets close higher amid renewed hope for U.S. stimulus deal

TORONTO — Markets moved higher after a broad-based rally lifted shares of health-care companies and consumer brands, amid renewed hopes for a stimulus deal in the U.S. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 192.17 points at 16,428.30.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: CBC cuts 60 newsroom jobs

Canadian Press NewsAlert: CBC cuts 60 newsroom jobs

TORONTO — CBC says in an internal memo it is cutting more than 60 newsroom jobs. CBC spokesman Chuck Thompson says about 50 unionized employees and 10 managerial positions are affected by the cuts. More coming. The Canadian Press
Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

Netflix Canada increases prices for its monthly standard, premium plans

TORONTO — Netflix Canada is increasing some of its prices again. The streaming giant says the basic plan for subscribers remains unchanged at $9.99 a month, but the standard monthly plan is going up by one dollar to $14.
New Jack Daniel's master distiller keeps up family tradition

New Jack Daniel's master distiller keeps up family tradition

In a business where family tradition tends to matter, Chris Fletcher stepped up Wednesday to follow in his grandfather's footsteps to lead production of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey brand.
Email raises questions about potential bias at transport regulator

Email raises questions about potential bias at transport regulator

Questions about potential bias at the Canadian Transportation Agency came to the fore this week after a government official acknowledged that CTA board members greenlit the regulator’s stance in favour of travel vouchers over refunds.
Second City comedy theatre for sale, 2nd time in 60 years

Second City comedy theatre for sale, 2nd time in 60 years

TORONTO — The Second City comedy theatre — where comedy stars such as Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Candy, Bill Murray, Martin Short, Steve Carell, Mike Myers, Tina Fey and others got their start — has been put up for sale.
Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor

Appeals court: Trump must turn over taxes to prosecutor

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s accountant must turn over his tax records to a New York state prosecutor, an appeals court ruled Wednesday in a decision that likely sets up a second trip to the U.S. Supreme Court over the issue. The 2nd U.S.
Trump signals willingness to help airlines and markets jump

Trump signals willingness to help airlines and markets jump

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Shares in major U.S. airlines jumped at the opening bell, pulling the broader market along, after President Donald Trump signalled a willingness to help the decimated carriers in seemingly contradictory tweets.