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Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

Twitter, Facebook muzzle Trump amid Capitol violence

In an unprecedented step, Facebook and Twitter suspended President Donald Trump from posting to their platforms Wednesday following the storming of the U.S. Capitol by his supporters.
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Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus

Asian shares track Wall St rally on hopes for stimulus

Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after Wall Street rallied on expectations of more stimulus for the economy, despite chaotic scenes in Washington as Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol.
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Bell executives depart company after Wade Oosterman steps in as president

Bell executives depart company after Wade Oosterman steps in as president

TORONTO — Just two days after Wade Oosterman took over as Bell Media's president, the telecommunications company appears to have shaken up its upper ranks.
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Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack

Justice Department, federal court system hit by Russian hack

WASHINGTON — The Justice Department and the federal court system disclosed on Wednesday that they were among the dozens of U.S. government agencies and private businesses compromised by a massive, months-long cyberespionage campaign that U.S.
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Travel industry disappointed as Ottawa forges on with COVID-19 testing requirements

Travel industry disappointed as Ottawa forges on with COVID-19 testing requirements

CALGARY — Canada's travel industry is reacting with disappointment after hopes for a last-minute extension to new COVID-19 testing requirements for international travellers were dashed on Wednesday.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,828.11, up 145.60 points.) Zenabis Global Inc. (TSX:ZENA). Health care. Up half a cent, or 7.69 per cent, to seven cents on 22.
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TSX moves near all-time high as cannabis and renewables get lift from U.S. blue wave

TSX moves near all-time high as cannabis and renewables get lift from U.S. blue wave

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved to within reach of a record high as cannabis and renewable energy stocks got a lift from Democrats winning control of the U.S. Senate and crude oil closed above US$50 a barrel.
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Fed supported advance notice before changing bond purchases

Fed supported advance notice before changing bond purchases

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials last month supported providing advance notice before the central bank makes changes to its $120 billion in monthly bond purchases.
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Torstar takes a swing at golf by partnering with Golf Town to buy ScoreGolf magazine

Torstar takes a swing at golf by partnering with Golf Town to buy ScoreGolf magazine

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. is entering into a partnership with retailer Golf Town to acquire ScoreGolf Magazine and related content. The recently privatized owner of the Toronto Star says it has joined with Golf Town Ltd.
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Canadian auto sales fell 19.7% in 2020 from a year earlier; lowest level in a decade

Canadian auto sales fell 19.7% in 2020 from a year earlier; lowest level in a decade

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says that 1.54 million cars and trucks were sold in Canada in 2020, falling 19.7 per cent from 2019 to the lowest level since 2009. The consultancy says auto sales fell 2.
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