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Stocks mixed as Wall Street preps for a potentially big week

Stocks mixed as Wall Street preps for a potentially big week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted to a mixed close as Wall Street stays in a holding pattern ahead of a potentially big week. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday after coming off its first winning week in the last four.
Company behind Sporting Life and Golf Town set to launch new Team Town Sports store

Company behind Sporting Life and Golf Town set to launch new Team Town Sports store

Canadian retailer Sporting Life Group is launching a new chain of big box stores that will cater to players of team sports of all ages and genders.
EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

EU head says Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen ahead of Ontario visit

OTTAWA — Canada should focus on exporting clean hydrogen to Europe as the continent shifts its fuel sources away from Russia, the head of the European Union said ahead of her visit to Canada.
Advisory firms recommend Ritchie Bros. shareholders vote against IAA deal

Advisory firms recommend Ritchie Bros. shareholders vote against IAA deal

VANCOUVER — A report by Institutional Shareholder Services recommends shareholders of Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. vote against the company's deal to buy automotive salvage company IAA Inc.
Twitter glitches as links, images fail to load

Twitter glitches as links, images fail to load

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Twitter experienced a bevy of glitches for over an hour Monday as links stopped working, some users were unable to log in and images were not loading for others.
Air travellers face higher airport fees following pandemic disruptions: report

Air travellers face higher airport fees following pandemic disruptions: report

TORONTO — Canadian travellers are facing increased airport fees after the pandemic grounded revenues and led to more debt for airports across the country.
T.O. software engineering salaries grew faster than those in many U.S. areas: report

T.O. software engineering salaries grew faster than those in many U.S. areas: report

TORONTO — A new report shows software engineering salaries in Toronto grew faster than most U.S. markets last year.
Two skiers, buried in weekend avalanches in B.C., saved by friends: Avalanche Canada

Two skiers, buried in weekend avalanches in B.C., saved by friends: Avalanche Canada

VANCOUVER — Avalanche Canada confirms two skiers have been caught and injured in separate slides east of Pemberton, B.C.
Cadillac Fairview acquires 95% stake in Lincoln Property's residential business

Cadillac Fairview acquires 95% stake in Lincoln Property's residential business

TORONTO — Cadillac Fairview says it has acquired Lincoln Property Company’s residential division.
Canadian Tire commits half its sponsorship dollars to women's professional sports

Canadian Tire commits half its sponsorship dollars to women's professional sports

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. has announced a new commitment to improve gender equity in sports, saying at least half the money it spends sponsoring professional sports will go towards women by 2026.