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Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian men's clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92.
Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

With the turn of the calendar signalling a fresh start, it’s the perfect time of year to take stock of your finances, update your goals and leave bad money habits behind.
Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake in the storied Premier League club.
Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

TORONTO — Payments processing company Moneris is reporting "intermittent network slowness" this afternoon, one day after experiencing a network outage that it says affected customers' ability to process transactions.
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

TORONTO — Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly bottomless library of commercial-free programming for a dirt-cheap price.
Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

1. What sector led a rally in North American equity markets during the first half of 2023? a. Technology b. Energy c. Banks d. Telecommunications — 2. Midway into the year, which airline division(s) did WestJet say it planned to shut down? a.
Creeping price points: A look at the rising cost of Canada's streaming TV services

Creeping price points: A look at the rising cost of Canada's streaming TV services

Streaming TV isn't getting any cheaper. After it was once heralded as the cost-effective alternative to cable, the price of Canada's streaming services is inching higher every year.
First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the Panama government hasn't provided a legal basis for pursuing a closure plan for its Cobre Panama copper mine.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,881.19, up 115.46 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 21 cents, or 0.40 per cent, to $53.01 on 12.7 million shares.
TSX rises more than 100 points, while U.S. markets close out eighth winning week

TSX rises more than 100 points, while U.S. markets close out eighth winning week

TORONTO — Strength in materials and health care stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index more than 100 points Friday. Meanwhile, U.S. markets ended the day mixed, but nevertheless closed out their eighth straight winning week.