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B.C. premier backs COVID-19 health restrictions, will not bend to horn honking

B.C. premier backs COVID-19 health restrictions, will not bend to horn honking

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says British Columbia won't be pressured by "honking horns" to lift the province's COVID-19 public health restrictions. "People want to put COVID behind them.
Stingray third quarter profit falls to $12.6 million despite increased revenues

Stingray third quarter profit falls to $12.6 million despite increased revenues

MONTREAL — Stingray Group Inc. says its net income fell to $12.6 million in its latest quarter despite an increase in revenues with a gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
House OKs bill easing budget strains on Postal Service

House OKs bill easing budget strains on Postal Service

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress would lift onerous budget requirements that have helped push the Postal Service deeply into debt and would require it to continue delivering mail six days per week under bipartisan legislation the House approved Tuesday.
Saputo closing three facilities, investing $169M on operations in U.S. and Australia

Saputo closing three facilities, investing $169M on operations in U.S. and Australia

MONTREAL — Canadian dairy company Saputo Inc. is closing three facilities as part of its plan to spend about $169 million to enhance its manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Australia and spur growth.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,377.18, up 141.68 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 66 cents, or 1.2 per cent, to $54.33 on 19.2 million shares.
Top 20 most popular television shows for the week

Top 20 most popular television shows for the week

NEW YORK (AP) — Here's a list of the 20 most-watched television shows in prime time for the week of Jan. 31-Feb. 6, their networks and viewerships: 1. Winter Olympics (Sunday), NBC, 11 million. 2. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, NBC, 10.76 million.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points despite energy falling on lower oil prices

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points despite energy falling on lower oil prices

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 100 points in a broad-based rally with only the energy sector falling along with crude oil prices.
Vaccine mandate 'not an issue at all,' CEO of Canada's largest trucking company says

Vaccine mandate 'not an issue at all,' CEO of Canada's largest trucking company says

MONTREAL — Canada's largest trucking company is virtually untouched by the vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the U.S.-Canada border, says TFI International Inc. chairman and CEO Alain Bédard.
Cenovus CEO says current high oil prices can't be banked on moving forward

Cenovus CEO says current high oil prices can't be banked on moving forward

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. will continue to keep a tight rein on capital spending even as crude prices surge to eight-year highs, the CEO of the Calgary-based oil producer said Tuesday.
Supermarket theft rising, shoplifters more aggressive, warns grocery industry

Supermarket theft rising, shoplifters more aggressive, warns grocery industry

Shoplifting appears to be on the rise at grocery stores in Canada as a growing number of supermarkets report an increase in thefts of food and pharmacy products. Industry experts say meat is the No.
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