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EPL's Saudi piracy concerns as Newcastle takeover assessed

EPL's Saudi piracy concerns as Newcastle takeover assessed

The English Premier League has to decide whether to approve Saudi Arabia's takeover of Newcastle while concerned that piracy of its broadcasts from the kingdom poses a “significant risk” to the competition's revenue.
Investment firm Raymond James Ltd. acquires Oak Trust Co.

Investment firm Raymond James Ltd. acquires Oak Trust Co.

TORONTO — Raymond James Ltd. has acquired Oak Trust Co., a privately held trust company based in London, Ont. Financial terms of the deal by the Canadian arm of investment dealer Raymond James Financial Inc. were not disclosed.
Horgan says details of plan to reopen B.C. during pandemic coming next week

Horgan says details of plan to reopen B.C. during pandemic coming next week

VICTORIA — Premier John Horgan says he will outline details next week about reopening British Columbia during the COVID-19 pandemic as workers at two additional poultry processing plants were reported to have tested positive for the virus.
Saskatchewan reopen plan won't start in two communities with COVID-19 outbreaks

Saskatchewan reopen plan won't start in two communities with COVID-19 outbreaks

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he's confident in his government's plan to relax some restrictions around COVID-19 starting next month, despite two outbreaks of the illness and another death.
Foodora files for insolvency as it prepares to close Canadian operations

Foodora files for insolvency as it prepares to close Canadian operations

TORONTO — Food delivery app Foodora has filed for insolvency as it prepares to close its Canadian operations in a couple of weeks.
Gildan suspends dividend, cuts executive pay after losing nearly US$100M in Q1

Gildan suspends dividend, cuts executive pay after losing nearly US$100M in Q1

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. says it is suspending its quarterly dividend and cutting executive compensation after losing nearly US$100 million in its first quarter due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
No short-term end to oil price slump hitting Alberta: premier

No short-term end to oil price slump hitting Alberta: premier

EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says a global oil glut means Alberta's main industry will be dealing with low prices for a year or longer after the COVID-19 crisis abates.
Aimia CEO out as overhauled board charts new course, slashes payroll

Aimia CEO out as overhauled board charts new course, slashes payroll

MONTREAL — Aimia Inc. has replaced its CEO and shaken up its board in a sweeping move to reinvent itself as a holding company that will see it shed its rewards programs and the bulk of its staff.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (15,228.11, up 429.82 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up five cents, or 11.63 per cent, to 48 cents on 24.
Toronto stock market soars to near eight-week high on surging energy sector

Toronto stock market soars to near eight-week high on surging energy sector

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index soared to a near eight-week high Wednesday as the energy sector surged despite producers posting big losses as they cut oil production amid low crude prices. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 429.
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