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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 Thursdayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,590.74, up 154.76): Toronto-Dominion Bank (The). (TSX:TD). Finance. Up 73 cents, or 0.90 per cent, to $81.96 on 11.5 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also higher

Canada's main stock index regained some of its recent losses as it rose more than 100 points in Thursday trading, while U.S. stock markets also moved higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 154.76 points at 19,590.74.
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B.C. Rogers technicians give strong strike mandate amid concerns over Shaw job losses

B.C. Rogers technicians give strong strike mandate amid concerns over Shaw job losses

Nearly 300 former Shaw technicians absorbed by Rogers Communications Inc. during the companies' merger have overwhelmingly voted to strike amid concerns over job security following recent layoffs and voluntary departures.
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Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

Furniture designer crafts a chair named 'solace' to aid those harmed by Fiona's wrath

HALIFAX — Furniture designer Jonathan Otter has created a chair that represents a hurricane's devastating power — and the support needed after one hits a community — as part of a fundraiser for those rebuilding from post-tropical storm Fiona.
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Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

Artizia sees $6M net loss in Q2, CEO says results 'do not meet our high standards'

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc. says it incurred an almost $6 million net loss in its latest quarter as its chief executive admitted the financial results do not meet its "high standards.
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Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing

Wildfire-prone California to consider new rules for property insurance pricing

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip

Netflix's DVD-by-mail service bows out as its red-and-white envelopes make their final trip

The curtain is finally coming down on Netflix's once-iconic DVD-by-mail service, a quarter century after two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs came up with a concept that obliterated Blockbuster video stores while providing a springboard into video stream
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Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

Court rejects Donald Trump’s bid to delay trial in wake of fraud ruling that threatens his business

NEW YORK (AP) — An appeals court Thursday rejected Donald Trump’s bid to delay a civil trial in a lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney general, allowing the case to proceed days after a judge ruled the former president committed years of fraud and
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First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal

CALGARY — A B.C. First Nation is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to release its reasons as soon as possible for allowing a modification of the Trans Mountain pipeline's route.
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Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

Nova Scotia budget update: Jump in spending sees deficit rise to $403 million

HALIFAX — Health-care spending and disaster relief for extreme weather have helped push Nova Scotia's budget deficit to $402.7-million this fiscal year, an increase of $123.8 million from the figure forecast in the spring.
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