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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 (18,216.68, down 366.45 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $2.50, or 3.32 per cent, to $72.86 on 16.
Minister says Ont. electronic monitoring policy 'first step,' experts say gaps remain

Minister says Ont. electronic monitoring policy 'first step,' experts say gaps remain

TORONTO — Many Ontario employers must now have a policy detailing how and why they electronically monitor their employees, but experts say more is needed to address what some call "horrendous gaps" in privacy protections for workers.
In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

In P.E.I., growing worries about food security in wake of post-tropical storm Fiona

CHARLOTTETOWN — Community groups in Prince Edward Island say they are worried that inflation, rent increases and the damage caused by post-tropical storm Fiona are leading to food insecurity among lower-income people.
Rio Tinto, Ottawa partner to invest $737 million in Quebec steel and titanium project

Rio Tinto, Ottawa partner to invest $737 million in Quebec steel and titanium project

MONTREAL — Rio Tinto is partnering with the Canadian government to invest up to $737 million to decarbonize its Rio Tinto Fer et Titane operations in Sorel-Tracy, Que. The plant in southwestern Quebec produces steel, scandium and titanium dioxide.
Hockey Canada departures may not be enough as sponsors seek policy, culture change

Hockey Canada departures may not be enough as sponsors seek policy, culture change

A leadership change at Hockey Canada may not be enough to bring back its biggest corporate sponsors, with broader concerns over its direction and policies cited as the reason some companies pulled support in the first place.
Toronto startup hopes to make renting easier with pre-approval tool

Toronto startup hopes to make renting easier with pre-approval tool

In a heated rental market, prospective tenants are looking for anything to give them an edge on the competition, and one Toronto-based startup hopes that its model of pairing renters with landlords provides a solution. Cios Technologies Inc.
CN and electrical workers union agree to three-year collective agreement, wage bump

CN and electrical workers union agree to three-year collective agreement, wage bump

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. says it has concluded arbitration with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, resulting in a three-year collective agreement that includes a three per cent wage increase.
Netflix's 'Knives Out' sequel to play Canadian cinemas countrywide

Netflix's 'Knives Out' sequel to play Canadian cinemas countrywide

TORONTO — Netflix is bringing its star-studded whodunit "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery" to the big screen in Canada.
IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war

IMF dims outlook for 2023 global economy amid Ukraine war

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund is downgrading its outlook for the world economy for 2023, including Canada's, citing threats that include labour shortages and excess market demand.
A list of major corporate sponsors that have pulled support for Hockey Canada

A list of major corporate sponsors that have pulled support for Hockey Canada

Hockey Canada is continuing to lose major sponsorships as the fallout from its mishandling of sexual assault allegations deepens.