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McCain Foods aims to have fully sustainable agricultural practices by 2030

McCain Foods aims to have fully sustainable agricultural practices by 2030

McCain Foods Ltd. has set a target to source its potatoes from farms using sustainable agriculture by the end of the decade.
US has recovered ransom payment made after pipeline hack

US has recovered ransom payment made after pipeline hack

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has recovered the majority of a multimillion-dollar ransom payment to hackers after a cyberattack that caused the operator of the nation's largest fuel pipeline to halt its operations last month, officials sai
Return of bonuses from Air Canada execs rare case of change in payouts: expert

Return of bonuses from Air Canada execs rare case of change in payouts: expert

HALIFAX — An economist says the recent decision by Air Canada executives to voluntarily give back their bonuses is an incredibly rare case of an about-face on compensation from a company.
Wine Rack unionized employees begin strike in Greater Toronto after talks fail

Wine Rack unionized employees begin strike in Greater Toronto after talks fail

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Wine Rack's unionized workers began a strike Monday in the Toronto area after failing to reach an agreement with the company.
Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

Jeff Bezos will blast into space on rocket's 1st crew flight

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Outdoing his fellow billionaires in daredevilry, Jeff Bezos will blast into space next month when his Blue Origin company makes its first flight with a crew.
Well Health signs deal to buy MyHealth Partners in deal worth up to $266.3 million

Well Health signs deal to buy MyHealth Partners in deal worth up to $266.3 million

TORONTO — Well Health Technologies Corp. said it will be the largest private-sector operator of outpatient medical clinics in Canada with a deal Monday to buy MyHealth Partners Inc.
Lightspeed POS signs pair of acquisition deals worth a total of US$925 million

Lightspeed POS signs pair of acquisition deals worth a total of US$925 million

Lightspeed POS Inc. is continuing its acquisition spree and efforts to consolidate the e-commerce industry with a pair of deals valued at US$925 million.
'We can’t lose more money:' East Coast tourism operators brace for slow season, again

'We can’t lose more money:' East Coast tourism operators brace for slow season, again

HALIFAX — It’s a whale of a problem: How to keep a boat tour in Bay Bulls, N.L., afloat without tourists.
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts

WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-d
Rowling, Pilkey among authors mourning Scholastic CEO

Rowling, Pilkey among authors mourning Scholastic CEO

NEW YORK (AP) — J.K. Rowling is praising the longtime head of the U.S. publisher of her "Harry Potter” books as an ally and early defender of the beloved fantasy series. Richard Robinson, who led Scholastic Inc.
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