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Martinrea reports net income of $51 million, says virus impacts modest so far

Martinrea reports net income of $51 million, says virus impacts modest so far

TORONTO — Martinrea International Inc. is raising its dividend after its fourth quarter profit increased despite the negative effects of the GM strike in the United States. The autoparts manufacturer says its payout will increase half a cent to 4.
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Yukon forecasts surplus in 2020-21 budget as it cuts small business tax

Yukon forecasts surplus in 2020-21 budget as it cuts small business tax

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government is forecasting a $4.1 million surplus in its 2020-21 budget, which includes funding for new schools and tax cuts.
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Canada's largest airlines waiving fees to change flights because of coronavirus

Canada's largest airlines waiving fees to change flights because of coronavirus

TORONTO — Canada's largest airlines are waiving change fees in light of concerns about the novel coronavirus.
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Federal government gives Big 3 telcos two years to bring down wireless prices

Federal government gives Big 3 telcos two years to bring down wireless prices

TORONTO — The federal government is giving Canada's three largest wireless carriers two years to bring prices down by 25 per cent and is setting aside spectrum in an upcoming auction in order to further boost competition.
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Stock markets plunge on new coronavirus angst and U.S. election uncertainty

Stock markets plunge on new coronavirus angst and U.S. election uncertainty

TORONTO — North American stock markets were on edge again Thursday, plunging amid new concerns about the spreading of novel coronavirus and uncertainty over the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
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Toy maker Spin Master expects sales to decline this year, shares fall

Toy maker Spin Master expects sales to decline this year, shares fall

TORONTO — Shares of Spin Master Corp. plunged nearly 40 per cent Thursday after the toy maker reported a loss in its latest quarter and warned it expected its gross product sales to decline this year.
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Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,553.99, down 225.54 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Down five cents, or 4.95 per cent, to 96 cents on 13.
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Mark Zuckerberg pledges to stop COVID-19 misinformation on Facebook

Mark Zuckerberg pledges to stop COVID-19 misinformation on Facebook

TORONTO — Facebook says it is stepping up efforts to stop misinformation from spreading about COVID-19.
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Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods explores possible sale

Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods explores possible sale

HALIFAX — After receiving "several expressions of interest," Nova Scotia-based seafood giant Clearwater Seafoods Inc. announced Thursday it is exploring a possible sale of the company.
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Oilsands mine production bump prompts Shell upgrader expansion: Canadian Natural

Oilsands mine production bump prompts Shell upgrader expansion: Canadian Natural

CALGARY — A boost in output from oilsands mines formerly operated by Shell Canada has sparked a $70-million expansion at a Shell oilsands upgrader, the president of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. reported Thursday.
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