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Zahra Kazemi's prosecutor included in Canada's new Iran sanctions

Zahra Kazemi's prosecutor included in Canada's new Iran sanctions

OTTAWA — The Trudeau government has added 20 more Iranian officials and entities to its sanctions list, and says that within weeks Ottawa will ban entry to thousands of regime officials. "We are not just putting out fanciful rhetoric.
CREA announces new co-operation policy to improve MLS system listings

CREA announces new co-operation policy to improve MLS system listings

The national real estate association says in the new year, realtors will be required to post listings to their local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) systems with other realtors within three days of public marketing.
Software firm Dye & Durham plans to sell TM Group after UK review

Software firm Dye & Durham plans to sell TM Group after UK review

Toronto-based Dye & Durham plans to sell 2021 acquisition TM Group after the United Kingdom’s competition regulator ordered the sale due to competition concerns.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 400 points after sharp reversal

S&P/TSX composite up more than 400 points after sharp reversal

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index was up more than 400 points after a tumble right out of the gate, while U.S. stock markets also recovered significantly from the dip. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 407.35 points or 2.4 per cent at 18,613.
Vale announces official opening of $945M Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project

Vale announces official opening of $945M Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project

SUDBURY, Ont. — Vale Canada Ltd. unveiled the first phase of its $945-million Copper Cliff Mine Complex South Project on Thursday, predicted to double ore production at the Sudbury, Ontario-based mine.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,613.63, up 407.35 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up $1.84, or 3.74 per cent, to $51.10 on 10.5 million shares.
U.S. is holding Nexus trusted-traveller program 'hostage,' Canadian envoy says

U.S. is holding Nexus trusted-traveller program 'hostage,' Canadian envoy says

WASHINGTON — The Nexus trusted-traveller program is being "held hostage" by unilateral American efforts to renegotiate the 20-year-old preclearance agreement between the United States and its northern neighbour, Canada's envoy to the U.S.
Netflix Canada launches ad-supported tier for $5.99 on Nov. 1

Netflix Canada launches ad-supported tier for $5.99 on Nov. 1

TORONTO — Netflix is giving Canadian viewers the option for a cheaper monthly subscription plan — as long as they're willing to sit through commercial breaks. The streaming giant said it has marked Nov.
Budget officer projects considerably slower economy, declining federal deficit

Budget officer projects considerably slower economy, declining federal deficit

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer is projecting the economy will slow considerably in the second half of 2022 and remain weak next year as the Bank of Canada continues to raise interest rates.
Lebanon's president approves historic Israel sea border deal

Lebanon's president approves historic Israel sea border deal

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's President Michel Aoun said Thursday that the cash-strapped country has approved a U.S.-mediated maritime border deal with Israel.