National Business

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday fired the commissioner of Social Security after the official refused to resign, and accepted the deputy commissioner's resignation, the White House said.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,257.95, up 196.74 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 95 cents, or 1.13 per cent, to $84.70 on 7.

TORONTO — North American stock markets rebounded from Thursday's steep losses to end the week slightly positive while the loonie got a lift from a strong jobs report. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 196.74 points at 20,257.

CALGARY — Atco Energy Solutions has announced the construction of a new facility that will use the byproducts from organic waste to produce "renewable" natural gas.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Friday phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says its low interest rate policies are providing “powerful support” for the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.

TORONTO — Realtors say people on the hunt for rental properties should lock in a lease before Canada reopens its borders.

HELENA Mont. (AP) — Wildlife officials say they’ve shot, killed Montana grizzly bear that pulled California woman from tent, killing her.

TORONTO — Companies looking to purchase insurance against cyberattacks in which their data is held for ransom will soon find it more expensive and difficult to obtain, according to a cybersecurity expert.

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's June employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 7.8 per cent (8.2) Employment rate: 60.1 per cent (59.4) Participation rate: 65.2 per cent (64.