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Canada's C-Suite flocks to emerging audio app Clubhouse, but long-term appeal unclear

Canada's C-Suite flocks to emerging audio app Clubhouse, but long-term appeal unclear

TORONTO — When earnings season rolls around, Duncan Fulton spends days preparing for calls with media, analysts and investors, but hardly ever gets a chance to deliver his messages directly to the people who frequent his Tim Hortons coffee shops or P
Locks down: German hairdressers reopen despite virus fears

Locks down: German hairdressers reopen despite virus fears

BERLIN — Germans flocked to the salons Monday as hairdressers across the country reopened after a 2 1/2 -month closure, another cautious step toward normality as Germany balances a desire to loosen restrictions with concerns about more contagious vir
Torstar plans to start an online casino betting business later this year

Torstar plans to start an online casino betting business later this year

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. is making a gamble of its own with plans to start an online casino betting business in 2021 once it goes through a consultation and approval process with the Ontario government, the publishing company announced Monday.
US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February

US manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders. The Institute for Supply Management reported Monday that its gauge of manufacturing activity rose to a reading of 60.
US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs

US probing engine fires in nearly 1.9M Toyota RAV4 SUVs

DETROIT — The U.S. government is investigating complaints of engine compartment fires in nearly 1.9 million Toyota RAV4 small SUVs.
Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO

Online review platform Trustpilot chooses London for IPO

LONDON — Online review platform Trustpilot said Monday it plans to sell shares in London, in a stock offering that helps shore up the city's status as a financial hub and destination for tech companies after Brexit.
2 Americans wanted in Ghosn's escape in Japanese custody

2 Americans wanted in Ghosn's escape in Japanese custody

BOSTON — An American father and son wanted by Japan for aiding former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn escape from the country in a box were handed over to Japanese custody Monday, ending their months-long battle to stay in the U.S.
Toronto-based Porter Airlines pushes back restart date for flights to May 19

Toronto-based Porter Airlines pushes back restart date for flights to May 19

TORONTO — Porter Airlines is pushing back the date it plans to resume flights again.
COVID-19 zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

COVID-19 zaps electricity usage in Ontario as people stay home

TORONTO — Demand for electricity in Ontario last year fell to levels rarely seen in decades amid shifts in usage patterns caused by pandemic measures, new data show.
CAE to buy L3Harris military training business for US$1.05 billion

CAE to buy L3Harris military training business for US$1.05 billion

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. announced a deal Monday with U.S. company L3Harris Technologies to buy the company's military training business for US$1.05 billion.
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