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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,743.94, down 80.91 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Down nine cents, or 0.35 per cent, to to $25.39 on 8.
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BAT increasing its stake in Organigram with $124.6M investment

BAT increasing its stake in Organigram with $124.6M investment

TORONTO — Shares of Organigram Holdings Inc. rose almost 19 per cent after it says BAT signed a deal to increase its stake in the cannabis company by investing $124.6 million. The company says it plans to use $83.
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Energy weakness weighs on S&P/TSX composite, while U.S. stock markets rise

Energy weakness weighs on S&P/TSX composite, while U.S. stock markets rise

TORONTO — Weakness in energy stocks weighed on Canada's main stock index Monday, while U.S. markets edged higher to start the week. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 80.91 points at 19,743.94.
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Canadian poet Rupi Kaur declines White House invitation over Gaza

Canadian poet Rupi Kaur declines White House invitation over Gaza

TORONTO — Canadian poet Rupi Kaur says she's turned down an invitation from U.S. President Joe Biden's administration because she opposes his government's response to the Israel-Gaza war.
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Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he wants to remain with Ticats

Veteran quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell says he wants to remain with Ticats

HAMILTON — And now the waiting begins for Bo Levi Mitchell. The veteran quarterback's future remains Hamilton's biggest question mark heading into the off-season.
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Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch: documents

Ontario may have to operate two Toronto LRTs amid city budget crunch: documents

TORONTO — Ontario might have to assume operations of two light rail lines in the cash-strapped city of Toronto, Ministry of Transportation officials say in internal government documents.
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Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

Ontario plans to require salary ranges be included in job postings

TORONTO — Ontario employers could soon be required to include salary ranges in job postings under new legislation announced Monday, while the province is also considering curtailing the use of workplace non-disclosure agreements.
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Toronto exercises Chad Green's options for 2024 and '25, guaranteeing $21 million

Toronto exercises Chad Green's options for 2024 and '25, guaranteeing $21 million

TORONTO (AP) — The Blue Jays exercised a club option on reliever Chad Green on Monday that guarantees the right-hander $21 million for 2024 and 2025. The 32-year-old returned Sept.
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OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE

OMERS pension plan acquires five per cent indirect stake in MLSE

TORONTO — The OMERS pension plan has acquired a five per cent indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment for US$400 million. The investment comes through a 20 per cent direct stake in Kilmer Sports Inc.
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Telecom companies discuss increased adoption of AI at annual conference

Telecom companies discuss increased adoption of AI at annual conference

TORONTO — Wireless network outages could be predicted and reduced, and customer service practices overhauled, if Canada's telecom sector embraces artificial intelligence. That was one of the messages from Telus Corp.
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