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2 accused of smuggling ex-Nissan boss out of Japan in a box

2 accused of smuggling ex-Nissan boss out of Japan in a box

WASHINGTON — A former Green Beret and his son were arrested Wednesday in Massachusetts on charges they smuggled Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn out of Japan in a box while he awaited trial there on financial misconduct charges.
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Fed officials worried in April about toll of deep recession

Fed officials worried in April about toll of deep recession

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve officials last month worried about the coronavirus pandemic's toll on the U.S.
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US agency lets self-driving shuttle resume carrying people

US agency lets self-driving shuttle resume carrying people

WASHINGTON — A self-driving shuttle service that was ordered to stop carrying passengers in February has been cleared to resume operations with new safety precautions. The U.S.
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Canada Post reports $153M loss in 2019 amid rising parcels competition

Canada Post reports $153M loss in 2019 amid rising parcels competition

OTTAWA — Canada Post lost $153 million before tax last year as intense e-commerce competition slowed growth at its parcels business and an ongoing shift toward online communication prompted mail operation declines.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (14,997.63, up 112.15 points.) Zenabis Global Inc. (TSX:ZENA). Health care. Up 1.5 cents, or 11.11 per cent, to 15 cents on 34.
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North American stock markets climb on optimism about economic re-openings

North American stock markets climb on optimism about economic re-openings

TORONTO — North American stock markets moved higher midweek on optimism surrounding economic reopenings following a two-month lockdown. Investor sentiment also drove up crude oil prices again which helped to support the Toronto stock market.
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Aurora to enter U.S. market with $40 million of acquisition of CBD brand Reliva

Aurora to enter U.S. market with $40 million of acquisition of CBD brand Reliva

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it is entering the U.S. market by acquiring hemp-based cannabidiol company Reliva LLC.
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Repair services expect spike in customers, warn of delays and changes to stores

Repair services expect spike in customers, warn of delays and changes to stores

TORONTO — Canadian technology and repair shops are anticipating a steady stream of customers lugging computers, phones and other devices as they open more of their stores.
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Former Molson chief executive Daniel O'Neill has died at 68, company says

Former Molson chief executive Daniel O'Neill has died at 68, company says

The former head of Molson, who was "instrumental in the historic merger" that created Molson Coors, has died unexpectedly at the age of 68.
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A perfect fit? Customers need to navigate new norms in clothing stores

A perfect fit? Customers need to navigate new norms in clothing stores

Shopping for clothes used to be a relatively simple process three months ago: walk into a store, try on a number of items, buy what you want, leave the rest.
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