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French military parades for Bastille Day, gets budget boost

French military parades for Bastille Day, gets budget boost

PARIS — France's military had something extra to celebrate Saturday as it showed off its might for Bastille Day celebrations: a budget boost from President Emmanuel Macron.
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End of Ontario electric vehicle rebate program expected to hit sales

End of Ontario electric vehicle rebate program expected to hit sales

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's decision to cancel rebates for electric vehicles in the province is expected to have a knock-on effect on sales.
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12 Russians indicted for meddling in 2016 US election

12 Russians indicted for meddling in 2016 US election

WASHINGTON — Twelve Russian military intelligence officers hacked into the Clinton presidential campaign and the Democratic Party and released tens of thousands of private communications in a sweeping conspiracy by the Kremlin to meddle in the 2016 U
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Hudson's Bay pulling Ivanka Trump clothing line due to lack of sales

Hudson's Bay pulling Ivanka Trump clothing line due to lack of sales

Ivanka Trump's clothing line will no longer be sold at Hudson's Bay department stores, the Hudson's Bay Company said Friday, and the retailer has already dropped the brand from its website.
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Ontario government cancels 758 renewable energy deals, says it saves millions

TORONTO — Ontario's new Progressive Conservative government is cancelling 758 renewable energy contracts in what it says is an effort to reduce electricity bills in the province.
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Papa John's starts pulling founder's image from marketing

Papa John's starts pulling founder's image from marketing

NEW YORK — Papa John's, which has featured founder John Schnatter as a spokesman in logos and TV ads, has begun pulling his image from its marketing and pledged to assess its diversity practices in response to his use of a racial slur.
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Toronto market slips lower on subdued volumes, U.S. markets make minor gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended lower Friday after gaining ground earlier in the day, while U.S. markets had minor gains and the loonie was down slightly. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 6.30 points at 16,561.
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,561.12, down 6.30 points) Hydro One Ltd. Instalment Receipts (TSX:H.IR). Utilities. Down 73 cents, or 2.98 per cent, to $23.77 on 6.
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Corporations market at World Cup despite absence of US

Corporations market at World Cup despite absence of US

MOSCOW — Budweiser has a boat on the Moscow River and a disco. Coke set up an interactive sculpture-video installation in Gorky Park and entertained 5,000 guests during the monthlong tournament.
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Federal-N.S. deal on funding levels for workplace training, job help completed

Federal-N.S. deal on funding levels for workplace training, job help completed

HALIFAX — The federal government is investing $700 million over six years in employment and skills training programs in Nova Scotia.
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