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Telecom complaints decreased, but disclosure issues and bill problems still top list

Telecom complaints decreased, but disclosure issues and bill problems still top list

OTTAWA — The Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS) says customer complaints were down 26 per cent between Aug. 1, 2021 and Jan. 31, 2022 compared with ­­­the same period a year before.
P.E.I. potato shipments to U.S. expected to resume early this week following ban

P.E.I. potato shipments to U.S. expected to resume early this week following ban

CHARLOTTETOWN — The first potato shipments destined for the United States are expected to leave Prince Edward Island early this week following the lifting of a crippling four month ban. The U.S.
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: Outlook survey The Bank of Canada will release its business outlook survey and its Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday.
Operators prepare for Ontario's online gambling market to open on Monday

Operators prepare for Ontario's online gambling market to open on Monday

TORONTO — Operators have high hopes for the launch of iGaming Ontario, as Canada's largest province becomes the first jurisdiction to take bets in a legal private online gambling market.
Cannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition among retailers increases

Cannabis stores push into malls, airports as competition among retailers increases

TORONTO — When travellers cut through British Columbia’s Prince George Airport this summer, Owen Ritz and Reed Horton envision them browsing and buying more than duty-free treats and baubles.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,952.95, up 62.79 points.) Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS). Financials. Down 53 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $89.07 on 17.1 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite starts quarter slightly higher even as crude dips below US$100

S&P/TSX composite starts quarter slightly higher even as crude dips below US$100

TORONTO — It's no joke, but Canada's main stock index started the quarter slightly higher as the energy sector climbed despite crude oil prices dipping below US$100 per barrel. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 62.
DesRosiers says Canadian auto sales dropped nearly 20 per cent in March

DesRosiers says Canadian auto sales dropped nearly 20 per cent in March

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants (DAC) says Canadian auto sales were down nearly 20 per cent in March compared with the same time last year, even as the auto industry had hopes for a spring sales pop.
Calgary sees record home sales as supply returns to market: real estate board

Calgary sees record home sales as supply returns to market: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says last month set a new record for sales activity as 4,107 homes changed hands.
Amazon workers in NYC vote to unionize in historic labor win

Amazon workers in NYC vote to unionize in historic labor win

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon workers in Staten Island, New York, voted to unionize on Friday, marking the first successful U.S. organizing effort in the retail giant’s history and handing an unexpected win to a nascent group that fueled the union drive.