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CRTC urged to mandate better supports for Deaf Canadians during phone service outages

CRTC urged to mandate better supports for Deaf Canadians during phone service outages

When a major telecommunications outage left more than 12 million users without wireless service in July 2022, the disruption was far more dire for the many Canadians dependent on accessibility apps. That day, Rogers Communications Inc.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Air Canada results Air Canada will report its third-quarter results and hold a conference call with investors before financial markets open on Monday.
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Mexico security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Mexico’s security authorities raised the death toll Saturday from the Category 5 Hurricane Otis that struck the country’s southern Pacific coast early Wednesday to 39.
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Yuxiang Aquatic brand oyster, shrimp and shrimp balls with cheese recalled

Yuxiang Aquatic brand oyster, shrimp and shrimp balls with cheese recalled

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for several types of Yuxiang Aquatic seafood balls because the products contain potential allergens not listed on their labels.
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Stock market today: Wall Street falls, pulling S&P 500 down 10% from its July peak

Stock market today: Wall Street falls, pulling S&P 500 down 10% from its July peak

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street, pulling the S&P 500 down 10% from the peak it reached in July. That puts the benchmark index into what’s called a ‘correction.
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S&P/TSX composite down almost 140 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down almost 140 points Friday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Losses in the financial and utilities sectors helped lead Canada's main stock index lower on Friday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 137.92 points at 18,737.39.
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,737.39, down 137.92 points): Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX:CJR.B). Media. Down 23 cents, or 25.28 per cent, to 68 cents on 7.
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Unifor talks with Stellantis head into final weekend before deadline

Unifor talks with Stellantis head into final weekend before deadline

TORONTO — Unifor is heading into the final weekend of its negotiations with Stellantis before a strike deadline, as the United Auto Workers in the U.S. also move into a new stage of talks. Unifor has set Oct. 29 at 11:59 p.m.
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CMHC head Romy Bowers to step down, Michel Tremblay named interim CEO

CMHC head Romy Bowers to step down, Michel Tremblay named interim CEO

OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Sean Fraser says a search is underway for a new CEO of Canada's housing agency after current leader Romy Bowers has said she's stepping down.
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Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

Major drink brands launch more non-alcoholic drinks as "sober curious" trend grows

As interest in non-alcoholic drinks grows, major alcohol brands are making moves with sober versions of well-known products like Guinness and Tanqueray gin. Experts say it’s a sign there’s still plenty of room for growth in the industry.
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