Business

S&P/TSX composite edges lower, while U.S. markets gain ground; Loonie down

The S&P/TSX composite index was down 6.50 points at 12,353.90

Mar 17, 2020 7:50 AM Read more >

Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders

The online retailer said it will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees

Mar 17, 2020 7:50 AM Read more >

Canada’s main stock index hits 52-week low amid COVID-19 worries, drop in crude oil prices

In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average had its worst day since 1987

Mar 16, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Clipper ferry between Seattle, Victoria constantly updating safety protocol amid COVID-19 concerns

‘We’re taking every precaution to protect our crews and passengers,’ CEO says

Mar 16, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Tim Hortons moving to take-out, drive-thru and delivery only amid COVID-19 fears

Follows similar move by Starbucks

Mar 16, 2020 9:25 AM Read more >

North American stock markets plunge again, loonie down, commodities fall

The drop in North American stock markets came after markets in Asia and Europe also fell

Mar 16, 2020 7:45 AM Read more >

Starbucks Canada to nix seating, closing mall, university-based stores due to COVID-19

Move comes as health official recommend social distancing

Mar 15, 2020 3:35 PM Read more >

Girl Guide cookie sales hurt by coronavirus

Canadian organization suspends cookie sales and camps

Mar 13, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

B.C. farmland regulations allow return to local decision-making

Property owners still can’t apply to Agricultural Land Commission

Mar 12, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Planet Organic closes all 11 stores across Canada, including Saanich Centre location

The company is in ‘massive debt,’ says one vendor still owed money

Mar 12, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >