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Polish state oil refiner buying key private media company

Polish state oil refiner buying key private media company

WARSAW, Poland — Poland's state-run oil company, PKN Orlen, announced Monday that it was buying Polska Press, a large private media group currently under German control that owns a wide swath of daily and weekly newspapers in the country.
Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis, ISS back revised Transat deal with Air Canada

Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis, ISS back revised Transat deal with Air Canada

MONTREAL — Two investor advisory services have recommended that shareholders of Transat AT Inc. support a takeover offer from Air Canada at a reduced price.
Record demand for package delivery expected to continue into 2021

Record demand for package delivery expected to continue into 2021

MONTREAL — Courier services are grappling with a record-setting number of packages as the second wave of virus cases force more people to do their holiday shopping online.
S&P/TSX composite approaches record high with help from materials, technology

S&P/TSX composite approaches record high with help from materials, technology

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved to within two per cent of a record high Monday on gains in the materials and technology sectors. Gold and silver prices increased, partly on expectations that U.S.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,582.35, up 61.38 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down nine cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $22.88 on 27.3 million shares.
Visa investigating Pornhub after child abuse claims made in New York Times

Visa investigating Pornhub after child abuse claims made in New York Times

MONTREAL — Visa is joining MasterCard in investigating allegations against Pornhub.com after a newspaper alleged the website is hosting videos depicting child abuse.
The Dylan catalogue, a 60-year rock 'n' roll odyssey, is sold

The Dylan catalogue, a 60-year rock 'n' roll odyssey, is sold

NEW YORK — To many music lovers, Bob Dylan's songbook is priceless. Well, now he's put a price on it.
Ikea Canada says goodbye to printed catalogue amid shifting consumer trends

Ikea Canada says goodbye to printed catalogue amid shifting consumer trends

BURLINGTON, Ont. — Ikea announced Monday that the 2021 edition of its famed product catalogue will be its last, ending a 70-year run.
Virtual care expansion too slow, AGCO not transparent, funeral sector needs work: AG

Virtual care expansion too slow, AGCO not transparent, funeral sector needs work: AG

TORONTO — Ontario's expansion of virtual health-care services has been too slow, its retirement homes have an increasing number of residents who should be in long-term care, and its gaming, alcohol and cannabis regulator lacks transparency, the provi
Rocky Mountain Dealerships proceeds with go-private vote after no alternative offers

Rocky Mountain Dealerships proceeds with go-private vote after no alternative offers

CALGARY — Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. shareholders are being asked to vote next week in favour of a go-private arrangement after no alternative proposals were made during a 35-day solicitation process.
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