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UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

UAW agrees to monitor, voting changes after corruption probe

DETROIT — An independent monitor will watch the United Auto Workers’ finances and operations, and members will decide how they pick future leaders under a reform agreement with the U.S. Attorney’s office.
US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defence

US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defence

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Monday imposed sanctions on its NATO ally Turkey over its purchase of a Russian air defence system, in a striking move against a longtime partner that sets the stage for further confrontation between the two n
Pornhub removes all content by unverified users, says site has been unfairly targeted

Pornhub removes all content by unverified users, says site has been unfairly targeted

MONTREAL — Pornhub says it has removed all content uploaded by non-verified users after the adult website faced accusations it hosted illegal content.
Spin Master co-founders plan to step down from co-CEO role next year

Spin Master co-founders plan to step down from co-CEO role next year

TORONTO — Toy company Spin Master Corp. said on Monday that co-founders Ronnen Harary and Anton Rabie will step down as co-chief executives next year.
Transat AT reports huge loss in Q4 as shareholders weigh Air Canada takeover bid

Transat AT reports huge loss in Q4 as shareholders weigh Air Canada takeover bid

MONTREAL — Transat AT Inc.’s shares fell by as much as 10 per cent in intraday trading on Monday, as the company reported disappointing earnings results for its latest quarter.
Home prices to continue to climb in 2021 as unmet demand carries over: Royal LePage

Home prices to continue to climb in 2021 as unmet demand carries over: Royal LePage

TORONTO — Home prices are expected to climb higher next year as unmet demand in the second half of 2020 carries over into 2021, a report by Royal LePage says.
Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but 'books are resilient'

Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but 'books are resilient'

NEW YORK — Book publishing in 2020 was a story of how much an industry can change and how much it can, or wants to, remain the same.
Canada Post moves up Christmas delivery deadlines amid unprecedented holiday demand

Canada Post moves up Christmas delivery deadlines amid unprecedented holiday demand

OTTAWA — Canadians have just days remaining to ship parcels in time for Christmas after Canada Post moved up deadlines because of the unprecedented holiday demand caused by COVID-19.
Germany's health minister urges EU to approve vaccine faster

Germany's health minister urges EU to approve vaccine faster

BERLIN — Germany's health minister demanded that the European Union's regulatory agency work faster to approve a coronavirus vaccine and bring an end to the suffering on the continent, but the head of the agency said Monday that his team is already w
Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but 'books are resilient'

Publishing saw upheaval in 2020, but 'books are resilient'

NEW YORK — Book publishing in 2020 was a story of how much an industry can change and how much it can, or wants to, remain the same.