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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walgreens to sell drug wholesale business for $6.5B

Walgreens to sell drug wholesale business for $6.5B

Walgreens Boots Alliance will sell its pharmaceutical wholesale business to AmerisourceBergen in a $6.5 billion cash and stock deal.
Toronto Real Estate Board says home prices hit record in 2020 as sales climbed

Toronto Real Estate Board says home prices hit record in 2020 as sales climbed

TORONTO — After seeing buyers compete with multiple offers on homes across the Greater Toronto Area, real estate agent Navid Rashid is recovering from an unusually busy December that capped an unusually busy year.
SIR Corp. makes offer to take SIR Royalty Income Fund private in $30M deal

SIR Corp. makes offer to take SIR Royalty Income Fund private in $30M deal

TORONTO — SIR Corp. says it has made an offer to take the SIR Royalty Income Fund private in a deal worth about $30 million.