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The Globe and Mail wins the most 2020 SABEW awards, The Canadian Press wins two

The Globe and Mail wins the most 2020 SABEW awards, The Canadian Press wins two

The Globe and Mail led news outlets for reporting awards from the Canadian chapter of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, with 12 silver and gold medals at the 2020 awards.
Toronto Pearson ranks low among North American mega airports in J.D. Power survey

Toronto Pearson ranks low among North American mega airports in J.D. Power survey

Toronto Pearson International Airport has ranked near the bottom among major North American flight hubs in J.D. Power's latest customer satisfaction ranking.
Made-in-Canada cleaning robots increasingly visible amid pandemic

Made-in-Canada cleaning robots increasingly visible amid pandemic

HALIFAX — Canadians venturing out into commercial spaces for the first time since the pandemic began may spot some made-in-Canada technology whizzing around, keeping the high-traffic floors squeaky clean.
France's envoy to return to US after Macron, Biden talks

France's envoy to return to US after Macron, Biden talks

PARIS (AP) — France will send its ambassador back to Washington next week after French President Emmanuel Macron and President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call Wednesday to meet next month over a submarine spat that sent relations between the longtim
California man charged with perjury in Hollywood execs suit

California man charged with perjury in Hollywood execs suit

NEW YORK (AP) — A Los Angeles man has been charged by New York federal prosecutors with perjury for allegedly falsifying emails to support his lawsuit against entertainment industry executives.
Ontario Teachers' buying reverse mortgage company HomeEquity Bank

Ontario Teachers' buying reverse mortgage company HomeEquity Bank

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board has signed a deal to buy the parent company of reverse mortgage lender HomeEquity Bank. Financial terms of the deal for HomeQ Corp. were not immediately available.
Existing US home sales fell in August, price growth slowed

Existing US home sales fell in August, price growth slowed

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in August and prices that have been soaring eased, the latest sign the housing market is cooling as intense competition leaves many would-be buyers on the sidelines.
Netflix buys Wonka author Dahl's catalog

Netflix buys Wonka author Dahl's catalog

LONDON (AP) — Netflix has acquired the works of Roald Dahl, the late British author of celebrated children's books such as “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The video streaming giant said Wednesday that it acquired the Roald Dahl Story Co.
House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP

House OKs debt and funding plan, inviting clash with GOP

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Tuesday night to fund the government into early December, suspend the federal debt limit and provide disaster and refugee aid, setting up a high-stakes showdown with Republicans who oppose the package despite the pro
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 (20,244.29, up 89.75 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 42 cents, or 1.02 per cent, to $41.64 on 16.