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Fortis announces retirement of CEO, names successor, outlines 5-year spending plan

Fortis announces retirement of CEO, names successor, outlines 5-year spending plan

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. has announced the coming retirement of CEO Barry Perry, who will be succeeded by David Hutchens effective Jan. 1.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's next big bet rides on better batteries

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Tesla is working on new battery technology that CEO Elon Musk says will enable the company within the next three years to make sleeker, more affordable cars that can travel dramatically longer distances on a single charge.
Aurora reports $3.3 billion loss for full year, $1.86 billion for Q4

Aurora reports $3.3 billion loss for full year, $1.86 billion for Q4

Miguel Martin has his work cut out for him just weeks into his new job as Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive. The Edmonton-based cannabis company reported Tuesday that it incurred $3.3 billion in losses in its 2020 fiscal year, including $1.
Shopify says two 'rogue' employees involved in data breach to obtain customer records

Shopify says two 'rogue' employees involved in data breach to obtain customer records

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. is working with the FBI after two "rogue members" of its support team engaged in a scheme to illegitimately obtain customer transactional records of some merchants.
Something unusual is missing among Nielsen's top programs

Something unusual is missing among Nielsen's top programs

NEW YORK — There's something missing in the Nielsen company's listing of last week's 20 most popular prime-time programs, something that once would have seemed inconceivable. Not a single scripted program is included — no drama or no comedy.
Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall to another eight-year low in July

Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall to another eight-year low in July

CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail fell to another eight-year low in July despite the gradual recovery of North American fuel demand from low levels due to measures taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,142.89, up 161.12 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Up 51 cents, or 2.31 per cent, to $22.60 on 13.3 million shares.
Study finds about one-third of Indigenous grads find work with Indigenous employers

Study finds about one-third of Indigenous grads find work with Indigenous employers

TORONTO — A first-of-its-kind research study by two national Aboriginal groups has found that Indigenous employers provide Indigenous workers with better job satisfaction than other employers while paying them comparable incomes.
Bombardier aerostructures sale comes into question, dragging shares to new low

Bombardier aerostructures sale comes into question, dragging shares to new low

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. shares fell to a new low Tuesday after Spirit AeroSystems said some closing conditions on its planned acquisition of Bombardier's aerostructures business remain unmet, injecting a degree of uncertainty into the deal.
For small businesses that survive COVID, recovery is expected to be difficult

For small businesses that survive COVID, recovery is expected to be difficult

TORONTO — Having 12 cases of mini eggs on hand sounds like the makings of a grandiose Easter hunt or the ultimate way to soothe a sweet tooth, but for Josie Rudderham, the confections have put her in quite the crunch.