National Business

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,562.81, up 28.27 points.) Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down $1.17, or 1.87 per cent, to $61.54 on 6.79 million shares.

TORONTO — The Toronto Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Friday, as oil prices fell and Canadian stocks were outshone by climbing U.S. equities and a surge in the price of gold. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 28.27 points at 16,562.81.

CALGARY — A deal to sell the suspended Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories for about $166 million has fallen through after bond issuers refused to go along with it.

TORONTO — An Ontario law firm says a class action centred on TD Asset Management Inc.'s trailing commissions to discount brokers has been certified.

TORONTO — Unlike many Canadian seniors, May Chan overcame her fears about banking online even before COVID-19 struck the country. The retired Burnaby, B.C.

HALIFAX — Calls for the return of hazard pay are mounting as workers on the front lines of Canada’s retail industry grow increasingly anxious amid rising COVID-19 cases.

CALGARY — Operators of Canada's conference centres, airports and stadiums are joining a global rush to be certified as pandemic-resistant while they compete for events and visitors that will bring billions of dollars in economic benefits for their ci

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Cineplex meeting Cineplex Inc. will hold its annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Walmart Canada is hiring 10,000 people after announcing a $3.5-billion investment to drive growth. The positions are in e-commerce, fresh food, merchandising, customer experience, warehouse and drivers.

LONDON — The Premier League is going pay-per-view in Britain for the first time in 13 years to broadcast some of the matches fans cannot attend due to the pandemic and to raise additional revenue for clubs.