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Gannett sues Google, Alphabet claiming they have a monopoly on digital advertising

Gannett sues Google, Alphabet claiming they have a monopoly on digital advertising

Gannett has filed a civil lawsuit against Google and its parent company Alphabet, claiming that they unlawfully hold monopolies in the advertising technology tools that publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell online ad space. The largest U.S.
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OSFI raises capital requirements for big banks to 3.5% amid higher debt levels

OSFI raises capital requirements for big banks to 3.5% amid higher debt levels

OTTAWA — Canada's financial regulator is raising the amount of capital the country's major banks need to have on hand to cover potential losses as it says financial system vulnerabilities remain elevated and in some cases have continued to increase.
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Collision tech conference extends Toronto stay to 2024

Collision tech conference extends Toronto stay to 2024

TORONTO — Global technology conference Collision says it is extending its stay in Toronto for another year. The travelling event showcasing startups and business heavyweights says it will return to the city for its 2024 conference.
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Survey says gender pay gap narrowed in 2022, but still 21 per cent

Survey says gender pay gap narrowed in 2022, but still 21 per cent

TORONTO — A new report says the gender pay gap in Canada narrowed last year compared with 2021, but still stood at more than 20 per cent.
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Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

Tourism businesses in a ‘dire’ state, with debt mounting and demand meager: industry

The head of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada says businesses are struggling to stay afloat under a pile of debt and a dearth of overseas visitors.
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Ozempic ads seem to be everywhere. Doctors and ethics experts are worried about that

Ozempic ads seem to be everywhere. Doctors and ethics experts are worried about that

With ads popping up on TV, social media, giant billboards and at professional sports games, Canadians may be feeling bombarded by marketing for Ozempic and sister drug Rybelsus.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,934.21, down 41.16): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up five cents, or 0.20 per cent, to $25.09 on 3.1 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Monday amid U.S. market holiday closure

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Monday amid U.S. market holiday closure

TORONTO — Canada's main financial index ticked lower Monday, with broad-based but shallow weakness across sectors including energy, financials, industrials and tech.
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Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say

Higher airfares are likely upshot of Sunwing-WestJet integration, experts say

MONTREAL — WestJet's decision to bring Sunwing Airlines under its main banner could mean less service and higher fares — particularly in Western Canada and smaller cities across the country, experts say.
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Changing amortization, cap on insured mortgages not the answer to affordability: CMHC

Changing amortization, cap on insured mortgages not the answer to affordability: CMHC

TORONTO — The head of Canada's housing agency says measures such as extending mortgage amortizations and changing the threshold to qualify for an insured mortgage are not the answer to the country's housing affordability challenges.
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