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CN's chief executive to retire, rail's Q3 profit surges to $1.69B with KCS break fee

CN's chief executive to retire, rail's Q3 profit surges to $1.69B with KCS break fee

Canadian National Railway Co.
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 (21,086.99, up 101.62 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down one cent, or 0.04 per cent, to $28.68 on 10.7 million shares.
Flair Airlines expands fleet, adds 14 new routes in Canada and U.S.

Flair Airlines expands fleet, adds 14 new routes in Canada and U.S.

CALGARY — As Canada's largest airlines struggle to pick up the pieces in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an Edmonton-based discount carrier with ambitious expansion plans has been looking for opportunities amidst the wreckage.
S&P/TSX composite climbs past 21,000 for the first time, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite climbs past 21,000 for the first time, U.S. markets also up

Strong performances from tech and financial companies led Canada's main stock index to close at a record high as it topped the 21,000 mark for the first time, with U.S. stock markets also rising.
Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada's first

Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada's first

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — In an effort to boost health outcomes in an ailing province, the Newfoundland and Labrador government unveiled details Tuesday of what it says will be the country's first tax specifically targeting sugary drinks.
CBS wins for first time this season, led by '60 Minutes'

CBS wins for first time this season, led by '60 Minutes'

NEW YORK (AP) — CBS won its first week of the new television season, primarily by being the network of choice for people who wanted to watch something other than sports.
Toymaker Spin Master creates $100M venture capital fund for early-stage companies

Toymaker Spin Master creates $100M venture capital fund for early-stage companies

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. is investing $100 million in early-stage toy, entertainment and digital games companies in a bid to bolster its product development pipeline.
Offshore oil and gas regulator lays charges against Cenovus Energy for 2018 spill

Offshore oil and gas regulator lays charges against Cenovus Energy for 2018 spill

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Canada's offshore oil and gas regulator has laid three charges against a Cenovus Energy Inc. subsidiary stemming from a huge oil spill off the coast of Newfoundland in 2018.
Ontario registry allowing businesses, non-profits to make filings online goes live

Ontario registry allowing businesses, non-profits to make filings online goes live

TORONTO — Ontario businesses and not-for-profit organizations can access more government services online starting Tuesday.
As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street looks to cash in

As Bitcoin goes mainstream, Wall Street looks to cash in

NEW YORK (AP) — Love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day. Cryptocurrencies have surged so much that their total value has reached nearly $2.