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BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses

BMO earnings hit by severance, legal costs as it focuses on containing expenses

TORONTO — BMO Financial Group's third-quarter profit took a hit in part from severance costs and rising provisions for bad loans as the bank prepares for an extended stretch of economic strain.
Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Proline customers doing well supporting Canada at FIBA World Cup

Canada has been a feel-good story at the FIBA World Cup, and a good bet for Proline customers. Canada defeated Latvia 101-75 on Tuesday to improve to 3-0 and finish first in Group H.
Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

Jully Black, Director X among the first honourees of 2023 Legacy Awards

TORONTO — Singer Jully Black, filmmaker Director X, actress Tonya Williams and pop artist Lu Kala will be among the recipients of The Black Academy's 2023 Legacy Awards next month.
AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

AGCO prohibits use of pro athletes to advertise, market igaming in Ontario

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has banned the use of athletes in the advertising and marketing of internet gaming in Ontario.
Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock: TransUnion report

Canadians turn to credit cards as many face payment shock: TransUnion report

TORONTO — A new TransUnion report shows a consistent rise in borrowing among Canadians in the second quarter as they contend with the higher cost of living.
Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

Alouettes sign DL Desjardins, DB Valente; release Canadian WR Mayala

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala.
Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey

Gap in financial literacy causes disconnect in managing debt, budget: survey

TORONTO — Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay off their debt, a survey by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada shows.
Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

Nova Scotia health officials say legionella outbreak in New Glasgow considered over

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia say a legionella outbreak in the New Glasgow area is considered over. The outbreak of the bacteria that causes legionnaires' disease had been monitored by Public Health since early July.
Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

Kenley Matheson missing case: RCMP say no remains found at site northwest of Halifax

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say no human remains were found during a recent search for an Acadia University student who has been missing for more than 30 years. Kenley Matheson was last seen walking on a street in Wolfville, N.S., on Sept.
High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

High Liner Foods chief executive Rod Hepponstall stepping down

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.