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Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name

Experts believe Edmonton will change its CFL team name

As pressure mounts for professional sports teams to shed racist or stereotypical names, experts believe the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos will soon announce a name change.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (15,639.41, down 74.41 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 84 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $60.
North American stock markets reverse from strong morning gains on vaccine hopes

North American stock markets reverse from strong morning gains on vaccine hopes

TORONTO — North American stock markets plunged after a strong start to the week as a slide from Tesla Inc. and big tech company shares reversed a morning surge.
Ottawa to extend wage subsidy program until end of year

Ottawa to extend wage subsidy program until end of year

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said more details on the extension would come later this week; PM also apologized for not recusing himself from discussions about the administration of Ottawa's $900 million student volunteer program
Polish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaign

Polish president wins 2nd term after bitter campaign

WARSAW, Poland — Polish President Andrzej Duda declared victory Monday in a runoff election in which he narrowly won a second five-year term, acknowledging the campaign he ran was often too harsh as he appealed for unity and forgiveness.
Threat of second COVID-19 wave elsewhere is major risk for B.C.

Threat of second COVID-19 wave elsewhere is major risk for B.C.

Province’s economic recovery tied to U.S. economic activity
Analog Devices buys Maxim, creating $68 billion chipmaker

Analog Devices buys Maxim, creating $68 billion chipmaker

NEW YORK — Computer chip maker Analog Devices is buying Maxim Integrated in an all-stock deal that will create a company worth about $68 billion, and strengthens its position in the analog semiconductor sector.
Uncertainty over schooling plans has working mothers mulling leaving workforce

Uncertainty over schooling plans has working mothers mulling leaving workforce

Sarah Pretty is no stranger to complicated situations.
Yamana says Canadian Malartic gold mine exceeded post-COVID production targets

Yamana says Canadian Malartic gold mine exceeded post-COVID production targets

TORONTO — Yamana Gold Inc. says the Canadian Malartic mine in Quebec has ramped up production more quickly than anticipated following a COVID-related shut-down.
Initiative to fight anti-Black systemic racism on Bay St. launched

Initiative to fight anti-Black systemic racism on Bay St. launched

TORONTO — A coalition of Canadian business leaders have announced a strategic partnership for a program to support Black professionals on Bay Street and elsewhere.