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Stock markets rally on hopes about Omicron variant as crude oil prices climb

Stock markets rally on hopes about Omicron variant as crude oil prices climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index surged as reassurances about the latest COVID-19 variant powered the energy sector higher and prompted a broad-based rally. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 227.83 points to 20,861.10.
Backlogs build as CN trains start to roll again after B.C. tracks repaired

Backlogs build as CN trains start to roll again after B.C. tracks repaired

MONTREAL — Amid growing backlogs, Canadian National Railway Co. trains are moving through southern British Columbia again after extensive flooding over the last three weeks.
Toronto committee pushes to ban robots from sidewalks, bike paths

Toronto committee pushes to ban robots from sidewalks, bike paths

TORONTO — A Toronto committee is pushing for the city to ban some robots and other automated or remote controlled devices from sidewalks, bike paths and pedestrian ways.
Banks and insurers secure approval for virtual AGMs, raising participation concerns

Banks and insurers secure approval for virtual AGMs, raising participation concerns

TORONTO — Canada's big banks and insurers said Monday they have secured approval to host virtual annual meetings again next year, raising concerns about how those meetings may be run.
Federal government says Canada border testing contracts worth up to $631 million

Federal government says Canada border testing contracts worth up to $631 million

HALIFAX — When Halifax-based blogger and social media influencer Kayla Short pulled up to a Canada-U.S. land border last month, she was prepared.
Alimentation Couche-Tard winding up dual-class share structure this week

Alimentation Couche-Tard winding up dual-class share structure this week

LAVAL, Que. — Convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is winding up its dual-class share structure this week.
Lululemon vs. Peloton: The fine line between inspiration and imitation in fashion

Lululemon vs. Peloton: The fine line between inspiration and imitation in fashion

To the untrained eye, U.S. Design Patent No. D709,668 is just a sports bra.
Nobel Prizes awarded in pandemic-curtailed local ceremonies

Nobel Prizes awarded in pandemic-curtailed local ceremonies

LONDON (AP) — Three 2021 Nobel Prize laureates said Monday that climate change is the biggest threat facing the world — yet they remain optimistic — as this year's winners began receiving their awards at scaled-down local ceremonies adapted for pande
Fearing misuse, Israel tightens supervision of cyber exports

Fearing misuse, Israel tightens supervision of cyber exports

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry on Monday announced that it was tightening supervision over cyber exports — a move that follows a series of scandals involving Israeli spyware company NSO Group.
Dye & Durham buying Telus' financial solutions business for $500 million

Dye & Durham buying Telus' financial solutions business for $500 million

TORONTO — Dye & Durham Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Telus' financial solutions business for $500 million. The financial solutions business provides a national payment infrastructure that helps people make payments online.