National Business

Coca-Cola measured gradual improvement in the third quarter as it focused on emerging leaner from the global pandemic. Revenue fell 9% to $8.7 billion, topping Wall Street expectations of $8.4 billion, according to analysts polled by FactSet.

TORONTO — A new bill in Ontario could make it harder for consumers to sue a business that was involved in the transmission of COVID-19, lawyers say.

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. has signed a deal to acquire a majority stake in Crescent Capital Group LP in an agreement worth up to $450 million.

TORONTO — Tim Hortons has signed a deal with TerraCycle's Loop program to test an option that would allow customers to pay a deposit and receive their order in reusable, returnable cups and food packaging.

COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Health officials in Idaho say people with COVID-19 in the northern part of the state soon may have to be sent for treatment in Seattle or Portland, Oregon, because the region’s hospitals are nearing capacity.

MONTREAL — Embattled clothing retailer Le Chateau Inc. pulled the plug on its meeting of shareholders on the eve of the annual gathering.

TORONTO — One of Canada’s largest real estate investment trusts has named a successor to its longtime chief executive and founder, at a time when the commercial real estate market is adapting to seismic shifts in demand for bricks-and-mortar retail a

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,230.23, down 43.03 points.) Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU). Materials. Down 1.5 cents, or 14.29 per cent, to nine cents on 9.

TORONTO — North American stock markets were flat midweek as U.S. stimulus negotiations continued without an agreement. "It's just the same old story. It's the stimulus.

MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications said Wednesday it plans to buy DERYTelecom for $405 million, adding about 100,000 internet and cable customers in its home province of Quebec.