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27 million Canadians caught the Paris Games on various partner TV networks: CBC

27 million Canadians caught the Paris Games on various partner TV networks: CBC

CBC says 27 million TV viewers tuned in to the Paris Games over 17 days of coverage on CBC and its broadcast partners, including Sportsnet, TSN and RDS.
Sun Life reports net income of $646 million in second quarter

Sun Life reports net income of $646 million in second quarter

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says its net income slipped in the second quarter on a restructuring charge while its adjusted net income rose.
WSP Global announces US$1.78-billion deal to buy Power Engineers

WSP Global announces US$1.78-billion deal to buy Power Engineers

WSP Global Inc. says it's reached a deal to acquire U.S. consulting firm Power Engineers Inc. The Montreal-based company says the deal, worth US$1.78 billion, is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
S&P/TSX composite up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up as energy stocks rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Monday, helped by strength in the energy sector as the price of oil also climbed, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Scotiabank adds to U.S. exposure with US$2.8B deal for KeyCorp stake

Scotiabank adds to U.S. exposure with US$2.8B deal for KeyCorp stake

TORONTO — Scotiabank has signed a deal to buy a minority stake in U.S. bank KeyCorp as it works to focus on the North American market. The Canadian bank said Monday it will pay a total of about US$2.8 billion for a 14.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week

Stock market today: Wall Street holds relatively steady ahead of big tests coming later in the week

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is closing mixed after drifting through a quiet day of trading, as markets around the world stabilize following a wild week. The S&P 500 was little changed Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.
Goodyear spending $575M to expand Ontario plant, produce EV tires

Goodyear spending $575M to expand Ontario plant, produce EV tires

NAPANEE, Ont. — Goodyear Canada is planning to spend more than $575 million to expand and modernize an eastern Ontario plant to produce electric vehicle and all-terrain tires and make its processes more energy efficient.
B.C. Securities Commission finds $13M in fraud by crypto trading platform

B.C. Securities Commission finds $13M in fraud by crypto trading platform

VANCOUVER — A panel of the British Columbia Securities Commission has found a cryptocurrency trading platform and its owner lied to customers and diverted about $13 million in assets to gambling and personal accounts.
Former CFO suing RBC for $49 million in wrongful dismissal claim

Former CFO suing RBC for $49 million in wrongful dismissal claim

TORONTO — The former chief financial officer for Royal Bank of Canada is suing the bank for almost $50 million over claims of wrongful dismissal.
Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

Bird on a wire: New Brunswick Power blames ospreys for outages on sunny days

FREDERICTON — The skies can be clear and the winds light when suddenly the power goes out in New Brunswick homes and businesses.