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Intertape says demand strong as COVID closures lifted, Q2 revenue above estimate

Intertape says demand strong as COVID closures lifted, Q2 revenue above estimate

MONTREAL, Ont. — Intertape Polymer Group Inc. says its second-quarter revenue was substantially above its expectations due to strong demand as customers resumed activity following their COVID closures.
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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: Statistics Canada report Statistics Canada is scheduled to release its analysis of the effects of changing consumption patterns on consumer price indexes on Monday.
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Asia Today: No masks on red carpet as Taiwan logs few cases

Asia Today: No masks on red carpet as Taiwan logs few cases

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan wrapped up an annual film festival with an awards ceremony Saturday night, as the island holds more public events after keeping its coronavirus outbreak to a few hundred cases.
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Ubisoft cuts ties with managing director of Canadian studios as restructuring continues

Ubisoft cuts ties with managing director of Canadian studios as restructuring continues

MONTREAL — A Paris-based game developer is cutting ties with the managing director of its Canadian studios as the company continues to grapple with allegations of misconduct.
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NordStar raises bid for Torstar Corp. to $60 million days after rival offer

NordStar raises bid for Torstar Corp. to $60 million days after rival offer

TORONTO — A Canadian investment firm attempting to purchase Torstar Corp. has upped its bid in response to a rival offer for the media conglomerate.
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Pandemic leads 7-Eleven to forgo free Slurpees on 7-11

Pandemic leads 7-Eleven to forgo free Slurpees on 7-11

DALLAS — The coronavirus pandemic has taken away another summertime tradition in the U.S.: There will be no free Slurpees at 7-Elevens on Saturday — July 11 — to hail a date that doubles as an abbreviation of the convenience store chain's name.
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Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114,000

Vintage Super Mario Bros. video game sells for $114,000

DALLAS — An unopened copy of a vintage Super Mario Bros. video game has been sold for $114,000 in an auction that underscored the enduring popularity of entertainment created decades ago.
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NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable: experts

NHL's Canadian hubs offer little economic benefit, but morale boost is valuable: experts

TORONTO — A plan to operate NHL game hubs in Edmonton and Toronto could draw hundreds of hockey players and staff to both Canadian cities, but business experts say their presence won't give a huge boost to local economies.
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Shaw posts lower third-quarter profit, revenue amid COVID but beats expectations

Shaw posts lower third-quarter profit, revenue amid COVID but beats expectations

CALGARY — Shaw Communications Inc.'s third-quarter revenue and profit were down from the same time last year due to COVID-19's impact, but the cable and wireless company still beat expectations Friday.
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Cirque du Soleil creditors preparing offer for insolvent company

Cirque du Soleil creditors preparing offer for insolvent company

MONTREAL — The Cirque du Soleil's creditors are finalizing an agreement that could replace the one put forward by the insolvent entertainment company's shareholders. The turn of events was disclosed Friday at the Quebec Superior Court.
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