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Rogers has most reliable cell network, Bell and Telus top for download speeds: report

Rogers has most reliable cell network, Bell and Telus top for download speeds: report

A new report analyzing cellular connectivity experiences by customers of Canada's Big 3 providers says Rogers remains the most reliable network while Telus has the top 5G availability and Bell provides the best 5G download speeds.
Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

Looking to identify and shop Canadian products? There's an app for that

TORONTO — If you catch Sasha Ivanov at the supermarket these days, chances are he'll be snapping a photo of something on the store's shelves.
Canadian Tire signs deal to sell Helly Hansen to Kontoor Brands for $1.3 billion

Canadian Tire signs deal to sell Helly Hansen to Kontoor Brands for $1.3 billion

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says it has signed an almost $1.3-billion deal to sell Helly Hansen to a U.S. owner of several clothing brands.
Passengers recall being flipped upside down in Toronto plane crash on Monday

Passengers recall being flipped upside down in Toronto plane crash on Monday

Passengers are recounting their experience being "fully sideways" and upside down after their plane crashed on a Toronto airport runway on Monday, as investigators continue to probe the accident that left 21 people injured.
Tech startups, miners score big points on TSX Venture 50 list

Tech startups, miners score big points on TSX Venture 50 list

TORONTO — Technology and mining companies topped this year's TSX Venture 50 list amid the ongoing push for a piece of the energy transition, the latest edition of the ranking shows.
Gildan Activewear reports US$132.3M Q4 profit, raises dividend 10 per cent

Gildan Activewear reports US$132.3M Q4 profit, raises dividend 10 per cent

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$132.3 million. The clothing maker said Wednesday it will pay a quarterly dividend of 22.6 cents US per share, up from 20.5 cents US.
Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Pensions need to step up on climate as political momentum wavers: Shift

Pensions need to step up on climate as political momentum wavers: Shift

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canada's public pension managers to use their financial heft to more publicly work to reduce climate change as political efforts become less reliable.
Clean energy transition must be key for next Ontario government: report

Clean energy transition must be key for next Ontario government: report

TORONTO — The next Ontario government should take the lead in encouraging urgent expansion of interprovincial electricity transmission while ensuring it advances a transition to a clean economy, a new report by the Pembina Institute said Wednesday.
AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis is on solid enough financial footing to resume acquisitions, its CEO said Tuesday, after the company announced it had made a US$300-million deal to expand its footprint in the western United Sta