National Business

NANAIMO, B.C. — Shares in cannabis company Tilray Inc. soared after the announcement of a deal with Grow Pharma to supply medical cannabis in the United Kingdom. Tilray shares were up US$11.43 at US$41.52 in late-morning trading on the Nasdaq market.

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers cut back sharply on hiring in December, particularly industries slammed by the pandemic such as restaurants and hotels, as virus infections soared and governments responded with tighter restrictions.

ORLANDO, Fla.

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — After a dramatic restructuring that included the elimination of up to 1,000 workers, Canopy Growth Corp. says profitability is on the horizon. The Smiths Falls, Ont.

When Haman Mamdouhi made $2,500 in profit from a $5,000 investment in Bitcoin last month, the tax implications weren't exactly top of mind.

TORONTO — Canada's oldest retailer is teaming up with one of the country's newest financial technology companies to offer a new credit card. The partnership between Hudson's Bay Co. and Neo Financial announced Tuesday comes three months after U.S.

TORONTO — On set they called her "COVID Cathy," or "CC" for short.

CHICAGO — Leaders of the Chicago Teachers Union agreed Monday to let thousands of union members vote on a proposed deal to get students back into classes, clearing another hurdle in the fight to reopen the nation's third-largest school district amid

RABAT, Morocco — Heavy rains flooded an illegal garment factory in the northern Moroccan city of Tangier, killing at least 28 workers Monday, state television quoted a medical official as saying.

RICHMOND, B.C. — A collision between two bulk carriers anchored while waiting for cargo at the Port of Vancouver has prompted a safety message by the Transportation Safety Board.