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Retailer Harry Rosen to spend $50 million on overhaul over next five years

Retailer Harry Rosen to spend $50 million on overhaul over next five years

TORONTO — Luxury menswear retailer Harry Rosen says it will invest $50 million over the next five years to relocate its flagship store and transform several others.
Home Depot to open new Greater Toronto distribution centre catering to pros

Home Depot to open new Greater Toronto distribution centre catering to pros

TORONTO — The Home Depot is opening a new distribution centre in the Greater Toronto Area that will help the company cater to its biggest customers.
Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes

Shrinking airfield: Canada's airline market consolidates, raising risk of fares hikes

MONTREAL — After entertaining new entrants for several years, Canada's airline market is once again on the path to consolidation, raising the likelihood of higher fares and fewer flight options.
Flair Airlines accuses financial services firm of withholding $25 million

Flair Airlines accuses financial services firm of withholding $25 million

Flair Airlines is accusing a financial services firm of withholding about $25 million in funds from the company.
House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app TikTok if its China-based owner doesn't sell its stake, as lawmakers acted on concerns that the company's current ownership structure
Manitoba plans regular hike to minimum wage, labour group wants more

Manitoba plans regular hike to minimum wage, labour group wants more

WINNIPEG — Manitoba minimum-wage earners will make an extra 50 cents an hour as of Oct. 1, Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday. The increase, which will bring the hourly rate to $15.
Nova Scotia court approves creditor protection for SaltWire Network, appoints monitor

Nova Scotia court approves creditor protection for SaltWire Network, appoints monitor

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge approved an application Wednesday to protect Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper company from its creditors as SaltWire Network Inc. tries to emerge from insolvency with a restructuring plan.
End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers

End of Quebec electric vehicle rebate will slow shift to cleaner cars: auto dealers

MONTREAL — Automobile dealers and manufacturers say Quebec's decision to end a rebate for electric vehicle purchases will stop people in the province from buying cleaner cars.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,970.11, up 139.09 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 14 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to $55.04 on 21.3 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite posts gain as oil moves higher, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite posts gain as oil moves higher, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in the energy sector helped lead Canada's main stock index higher on Wednesday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 139.09 points at 21,970.11, with the energy index rising 1.7 per cent.