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Canadian tourism sector shrank by nearly half in 2020 as COVID-19 ravages industry

OTTAWA 鈥� Statistics Canada says the Canadian tourism sector shrank by nearly half in 2020 as the disastrous year was capped off by a 3.3 per cent decrease in the fourth quarter.

Mar 31, 2021 8:50 AM Read more >

Torstar signs deal for free Cineplex Magazine, to rebrand as Star Cineplex

TORONTO 鈥� Torstar Corp. has signed a deal to acquire the publishing and exclusive theatre distribution rights of Cineplex Magazine. The deal with Cineplex Inc.

Mar 31, 2021 7:26 AM Read more >

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board selling its stake in GlobalLogic to Hitachi

TORONTO 鈥� The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has signed a deal to sell its 45 per cent stake in GlobalLogic Worldwide Holdings, Inc., the parent company of GlobalLogic Inc., to Hitachi Ltd. The pension fund manager says it expects US$3.

Mar 31, 2021 5:10 AM Read more >

Newsmax keeps most, not all, of post-election samplers

NEW YORK 鈥� The trajectory of the conservative network Newsmax is a clear example of how statistics can tell different stories, depending on how you look at them.

Mar 31, 2021 4:13 AM Read more >

Arc/Seven Generations merger vote today would create 6th largest oil and gas producer

CALGARY 鈥� No surprises are expected today as shareholders in ARC Resources Ltd. and Seven Generations Energy Ltd. vote virtually on an all-shares transaction to form Canada's sixth-largest oil and gas producer. The merger, valued at $8.

Mar 31, 2021 1:00 AM Read more >

Australia to build guided missiles to boost defence capacity

WELLINGTON, New Zealand 鈥� Australia announced Wednesday it would begin building its own guided missiles in close collaboration with the U.S. as it seeks to boost its defence capabilities.

Mar 30, 2021 8:50 PM Read more >

Change COVID-19 messaging for young people as cases rise in 小蓝视频: retail council

VANCOUVER 鈥� Criticism of young people by British Columbia's premier could be replaced by better ways of educating them about the risks of COVID-19, a retail group says. Greg Wilson, a director for the 小蓝视频

Mar 30, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

Volkswagen hoaxes media with fake statement on name change

DETROIT 鈥� Volkswagen of America issued false statements this week saying it would change its brand name to 鈥淰oltswagen,鈥� to stress its commitment to electric vehicles, only to reverse course Tuesday and admit that the supposed name change was a joke.

Mar 30, 2021 4:14 PM Read more >

Owner of Billy Bishop airport looking for private sector investor, operator

TORONTO 鈥� The owner of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is looking for a private sector investor to operate the downtown island airport as the industry continues to struggle from the impact of COVID-19.

Mar 30, 2021 3:46 PM Read more >

BlackBerry reports US$315-million loss in fourth quarter, revenue down from year ago

WATERLOO, Ont. 鈥� BlackBerry Ltd. shares fell in after-hours trading after the cybersecurity technology and automotive software company reported a US$315-million loss and disappointing revenue for its fourth-quarter.

Mar 30, 2021 3:36 PM Read more >