National Business

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. says the initial public offering of its esthetic medical device business could come as early as next month followed soon after by the IPO of its eyecare business.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,170.01, down 77 points.) Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX:SES). Energy. Down 58 cents, or 9.08 per cent, to $5.81 on 10.

MONTREAL — Air Canada has suspended more than 800 employees for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with federal rules.

International air traffic will be returning to more regional airports soon, after flights were restricted for most of the year as part of the government's efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged down Tuesday by commodities and the health care sector while heavyweight financials got a lift from a signal that a ban on dividend hikes and share buybacks may soon end. Meanwhile, U.S.

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. has joined Facebook Inc.'s program that pays media companies for use of their content on the tech company's platform.

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales in the region fell 5.2 per cent compared with a year ago, but remained above historical averages.

TORONTO — While isolated during the height of the pandemic, 28-year-old Bonny Clea would turn to online shopping as a way of comforting herself.

TORONTO — Thomson Reuters reported a loss in its latest quarter due to a drop in the value of its investment in the London Stock Exchange Group, however revenue climbed higher compared with a year ago. The company, which keeps its books in U.S.