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Cogeco says its strategy unaltered by costly Rogers promises to invest in Quebec

Cogeco says its strategy unaltered by costly Rogers promises to invest in Quebec

MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications Inc. says its strategy is unaltered by costly promises made to Quebec from Rogers Communications Inc. in the event it succeeds in acquiring the telecom company.
B.C. municipalities want province to share cannabis tax money from Feds

B.C. municipalities want province to share cannabis tax money from Feds

A group advocating on behalf of municipalities and some First Nations across B.C. wants the province to share its cannabis excise tax revenue. The Union of B.C.
Furloughed WestJet workers demand clarity on wage subsidy program amid pay cut

Furloughed WestJet workers demand clarity on wage subsidy program amid pay cut

WestJet Airlines Ltd. is warning furloughed workers their pay will be cut by up to 53 per cent starting Sunday due to changes in the extended federal wage subsidy, prompting flight crews to call on Ottawa for action.
Feds offer $50-million fund to film, TV productions struggling to get insurance

Feds offer $50-million fund to film, TV productions struggling to get insurance

Canadian producers are applauding a new temporary federal relief fund to help film and television productions that have been stalled by a lack of COVID-19 insurance.
Tourmaline Oil files preliminary prospectus for $252.5M Topaz Energy IPO

Tourmaline Oil files preliminary prospectus for $252.5M Topaz Energy IPO

CALGARY — Shares in Tourmaline Oil Corp. tracked lower Friday as its subsidiary, Topaz Energy Corp., announced it has filed a preliminary prospectus to raise $252.5 million through an initial public offering.
Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces

Desk shortage forces people to get creative about workspaces

NEW YORK — First it was toilet paper. Disinfectant wipes. Beans. Coins. Computers. Now, desks are in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Meng hearing A Vancouver court will hold a hearing in Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition case.
EU Commission appeals after losing Apple $15B tax case

EU Commission appeals after losing Apple $15B tax case

LONDON — The European Commission said Friday it is appealing a court decision that Apple doesn't have to repay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland. The appeal comes after the U.S.
Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods ticks up just 0.4%

Orders for big-ticket manufactured goods ticks up just 0.4%

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods increased just 0.4% in August following a much larger gain in the previous month.
Calfrac makes changes to recapitalization plan in an effort to woo shareholders

Calfrac makes changes to recapitalization plan in an effort to woo shareholders

CALGARY — Shares in Calfrac Well Services Ltd. rose on Friday after the company sweetened its recapitalization offer with cash for shareholders while it tries to fend off a rival American firm's takeover bid.
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