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TekSavvy says government should overturn CRTC ruling, call in Competition Bureau

TekSavvy says government should overturn CRTC ruling, call in Competition Bureau

TORONTO — TekSavvy Solutions Inc. says it wants the federal government to order a Competition Bureau investigation into the telecom industry in light of recent CRTC decisions.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,730.99, down 121.19 points.) Zenabis Global Inc. (TSX:ZENA). Health care. Unchanged at 14.5 cents on 9.3 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite falls after intraday record to close fourth straight month of gains

S&P/TSX composite falls after intraday record to close fourth straight month of gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed out a fourth-straight month of gains despite losing some ground in the final day of May. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 121.19 points to 19,730.99 despite reaching an intraday record of 19,909.58. U.S.
N.L. budget projects smaller deficit but growing debt, aims for surplus in six years

N.L. budget projects smaller deficit but growing debt, aims for surplus in six years

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador is hoping to cut its deficit nearly in half, aided in part by an oil rebound.
OECD raises outlook for Canadian economic growth this year

OECD raises outlook for Canadian economic growth this year

OTTAWA — Canada's economy could be in for a significant rebound this year, according to an upgraded outlook from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Dye & Durham shares up after management group indicates interest to take firm private

Dye & Durham shares up after management group indicates interest to take firm private

TORONTO — Shares of Dye & Durham Ltd. were up 15 per cent after the company said it has received an indication of interest from a shareholder group led by management to take the company private.
Pakistani TV bans host of talk show after he criticized army

Pakistani TV bans host of talk show after he criticized army

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani television station Monday took a prominent journalist off air, removing him as host of a popular talk show after he criticized the country’s powerful military, the journalist and rights groups said.
Rio Tinto closes deal to buy stake in Western Copper and Gold

Rio Tinto closes deal to buy stake in Western Copper and Gold

VANCOUVER — Western Copper and Gold Corp. says Rio Tinto Canada Inc. has completed a $25.6-million investment in the company. The Vancouver-based company says the money will be used to help advance its copper-and-gold Casino project in the Yukon.
La Scala announces 2021-21 season, with hope of fewer limits

La Scala announces 2021-21 season, with hope of fewer limits

MILAN (AP) — Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala on Monday announced a 2021-22 season of 13 operas, seven ballets and numerous concerts as Italy’s most important theater looks toward a gradual removal of pandemic restrictions.
NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT makes offer for Australian trust

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT makes offer for Australian trust

TORONTO — NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust says it and a partner have made an offer to buy Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust that values it at $2.6 billion, including debt.