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'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theatres

'Tenet' tallies $20.2M as Americans step back into theatres

NEW YORK — In a litmus test for American moviegoing in the pandemic, Christopher Nolan's “Tenet” brought in an estimated $20.2 million through the holiday weekend in U.S. and Canadian theatres .
Faced with a pandemic-altered festival, TIFF makes big compromises with sponsors

Faced with a pandemic-altered festival, TIFF makes big compromises with sponsors

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival unfurls its red carpets each year, executives at Visa expect moviegoers in the hundreds of thousands to see the credit card company's name in glowing lights, but in the midst of a global pandemic
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Auto talks target Unifor national president Jerry Dias will announce Tuesday which Detroit Three automaker will be selected to establish the pattern bargaining agre
Influencer culture skewered in Gia Coppola film at Venice

Influencer culture skewered in Gia Coppola film at Venice

VENICE, Italy — Coronavirus lockdowns have kept most U.S.
Great Canadian Gaming to reopen casinos in Ontario and New Brunswick Sept. 28

Great Canadian Gaming to reopen casinos in Ontario and New Brunswick Sept. 28

TORONTO — Great Canadian Gaming Corp. says it will reopen its casinos on Sept. 28 in Ontario and New Brunswick that have been closed since March 16.
Rogers vows to keep Cogeco in Quebec as part of takeover proposal

Rogers vows to keep Cogeco in Quebec as part of takeover proposal

MONTREAL — Rogers Communications Inc. sought Friday to reassure Quebecers over its attempt to buy the Canadian assets of Montreal-based Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,218.01, down 230.88 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 43 cents, or 2.08 per cent, to $20.24 on 21.5 million shares.
North American stock markets plunge again led by continuing tech selloff

North American stock markets plunge again led by continuing tech selloff

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rallied to end the trading week but still posted its largest two-day decline in nearly three months led by a continuing selloff of the technology sector.
Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day

Stocks claw back some of their losses in another rocky day

The stock market ended a second straight day of turbulent trading with more losses Friday, but managed to recoup some lost ground by the end of the day.
Record high lumber, panel prices drive Alberta stumpage fees to new heights

Record high lumber, panel prices drive Alberta stumpage fees to new heights

CALGARY — Record high prices for lumber and construction panelling are creating a resource revenue boost for the coffers of the Alberta government, partly making up for huge declines in oil and gas returns.