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Cineplex awarded $1.24-billion in damages in takeover suit, Cineworld to appeal

Cineplex awarded $1.24-billion in damages in takeover suit, Cineworld to appeal

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has won a court battle against a U.K. theatre giant that was due to purchase the Canadian cinema company before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.
'Facts of Life,' 'Different Strokes' remakes are ABC's best

'Facts of Life,' 'Different Strokes' remakes are ABC's best

NEW YORK (AP) — Everything old is new again — at least for ABC's audience. The network's special, star-filled live presentations of old episodes of “The Facts of Life” and “Diff'rent Strokes” reached some 4.
DavidsTea swings to $1.86-million loss in third quarter on drop in revenues

DavidsTea swings to $1.86-million loss in third quarter on drop in revenues

MONTREAL — DavidsTea Inc. swung to a loss in its latest quarter as revenues decreased 15 per cent from the prior year. The Montreal-based beverage company says it lost $1.
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 (20,648.57, down 99.88 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 40 cents, or 1.3 per cent, to $30.17 on 8.1 million shares.
North American stock markets fall as new inflation data raises Fed expectations

North American stock markets fall as new inflation data raises Fed expectations

TORONTO — North American stock markets continued to lose ground as hot new inflation data further raised expectations that central banks, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, will speed up their withdrawal of monetary stimulus. The U.S.
Trans Mountain pipeline back to full capacity in late January at 'earliest': exec

Trans Mountain pipeline back to full capacity in late January at 'earliest': exec

Trans Mountain's chief operating officer says the pipeline will likely return to full capacity in late January at "the earliest" as work continues after flood fallout that will cost tens of millions of dollars.
OJ Simpson a 'completely free man'; parole ends in Nevada

OJ Simpson a 'completely free man'; parole ends in Nevada

LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson is a free man. The 74-year-old former football hero and actor, acquitted California murder defendant and convicted Las Vegas armed robber was granted good behavior credits and discharged from parole effective Dec.
Canadian Pacific closes US$31-billion Kansas City Southern acquisition deal

Canadian Pacific closes US$31-billion Kansas City Southern acquisition deal

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Kansas City Southern, paving the way for North America's only railroad that stretches across all three countries.
DoorDash brings delivery-based DashMart grocery and convenience stores to Canada

DoorDash brings delivery-based DashMart grocery and convenience stores to Canada

TORONTO — DoorDash has brought its delivery-based grocery and convenience stores that make sales solely through an app to Canada. The San Francisco, Calif.
Younger investors more likely to drop advisers, embrace DIY investing

Younger investors more likely to drop advisers, embrace DIY investing

TORONTO — Canadians are increasingly embracing do-it-yourself (DIY) investing, and younger investors appear to be more eager than others to go it alone. According to research firm Investor Economics, Canadians opened more than 2.