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Tech companies shouldn't be labelling media companies in ad hoc way: academics

Tech companies shouldn't be labelling media companies in ad hoc way: academics

TORONTO — Allowing tech companies to apply brazen labels to the social media accounts of credible publications can harm the reputations of news outlets and mislead the public, academics say.
Glencore open to improving Teck offer, but shareholders must reject plan to split

Glencore open to improving Teck offer, but shareholders must reject plan to split

VANCOUVER — Glencore says it is willing to consider improving its offer to acquire Teck Resources Ltd.
Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter has quietly removed a policy against the “targeted misgendering or deadnaming of transgender individuals,” raising concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
Competition Ltd.: Why big banks dominate Canada's financial landscape

Competition Ltd.: Why big banks dominate Canada's financial landscape

TORONTO — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.
Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims

Fox, Dominion reach $787M settlement over election claims

WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Fox News agreed Tuesday to pay Dominion Voting Systems nearly $800 million to avert a trial in the voting machine company's lawsuit that would have exposed how the network promoted lies about the 2020 presidential election.
Southwest passengers face delays after nationwide grounding

Southwest passengers face delays after nationwide grounding

DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines planes were briefly grounded nationwide Tuesday for what the airline called an intermittent technology issue, leading to more than 2,200 delayed flights just four months after the carrier suffered a much bigger meltdo
S&P/TSX composite ticks upward Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite ticks upward Tuesday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked upward Tuesday with varying results across sectors, while U.S. markets were mixed.
CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

CRTC urged to ensure equal internet quality, prices for Northern Canada residents

The Yukon government is urging Canada's telecommunications regulator to ensure northern residents have access to the same internet service quality as the rest of the country at comparable rates.
Tourmaline, Clean Energy Fuels to partner on natural gas fuelling station network

Tourmaline, Clean Energy Fuels to partner on natural gas fuelling station network

CALGARY — Canada's largest natural gas producer is partnering with a California-based clean energy company to build and operate a network of compressed natural gas (CNG) fuelling stations to help heavy-haul trucks get off diesel.
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 (20,684.68, up 42.71): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up $1.27, or 1.55 per cent, to $83.28 on 12.1 million shares.
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