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Central bank head: Europe's recovery uncertain, incomplete

Central bank head: Europe's recovery uncertain, incomplete

FRANKFURT — The head of the European Central Bank says that the economy is rebounding but that the recovery remains uncertain, incomplete and dependent on containing the virus outbreak.
Online shopping, ‘lifestyle changes’ spur retail revolution, supply chain bottlenecks

Online shopping, ‘lifestyle changes’ spur retail revolution, supply chain bottlenecks

As the pandemic continues to radically alter how Canadians spend their money, experts say a second wave of COVID-19 will likely see consumers plagued by shortages – but this time stemming from “lifestyle changes” rather than panic buying.
Air Canada tops U.S. list of foreign airline complaints over refunds

Air Canada tops U.S. list of foreign airline complaints over refunds

MONTREAL — Air Canada had more refund-related complaints to the U.S. Department of Transportation than any other foreign carrier in June, and the second-highest number of any airline for the second-straight month.
TC Energy CEO Russ Girling retiring with Keystone XL pipeline still unfinished

TC Energy CEO Russ Girling retiring with Keystone XL pipeline still unfinished

CALGARY — The long-standing chief executive of TC Energy Corp.
B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers

B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers

VICTORIA — The B.C. government says it will launch three cannabis programs over the next two years to help small and Indigenous growers compete with larger rivals.
CI Financial buying U.S. investment adviser Bowling Portfolio Management

CI Financial buying U.S. investment adviser Bowling Portfolio Management

TORONTO — CI Financial Corp. says it has signed a deal to acquire U.S. investment adviser Bowling Portfolio Management LLC. The firm based in Cincinnati has US$450 million in assets under management.
Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

Judge agrees to delay US government restrictions on WeChat

NEW YORK — A judge has approved a request from a group of U.S. WeChat users to delay looming federal government restrictions that could effectively make the popular app nearly impossible to use.
Israeli and Emirati film industries to co-operate after deal

Israeli and Emirati film industries to co-operate after deal

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Film agencies in Israel and the United Arab Emirates announced an agreement Monday to collaborate on television production, the latest development to follow a U.S.
Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theatres

Outlook not improving for beleaguered US movie theatres

About three quarters of the country’s movie theatres are open, but Americans are not going back in significant numbers in the COVID-era, even with new films coming into the marketplace weekly. The biggest movies continue to limp along.
Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

Trump backs proposed deal to keep TikTok operating in US

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump said Saturday he's given his “blessing” to a proposed deal that would see the popular video-sharing app TikTok partner with Oracle and Walmart and form a U.S. company.
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