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Shopify says two 'rogue' employees involved in data breach to obtain customer records

Shopify says two 'rogue' employees involved in data breach to obtain customer records

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. is working with the FBI after two "rogue members" of its support team engaged in a scheme to illegitimately obtain customer transactional records of some merchants.
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Something unusual is missing among Nielsen's top programs

Something unusual is missing among Nielsen's top programs

NEW YORK — There's something missing in the Nielsen company's listing of last week's 20 most popular prime-time programs, something that once would have seemed inconceivable. Not a single scripted program is included — no drama or no comedy.
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Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall to another eight-year low in July

Canadian crude-by-rail exports fall to another eight-year low in July

CALGARY — Canadian exports of crude oil by rail fell to another eight-year low in July despite the gradual recovery of North American fuel demand from low levels due to measures taken to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
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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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,142.89, up 161.12 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Up 51 cents, or 2.31 per cent, to $22.60 on 13.3 million shares.
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Study finds about one-third of Indigenous grads find work with Indigenous employers

Study finds about one-third of Indigenous grads find work with Indigenous employers

TORONTO — A first-of-its-kind research study by two national Aboriginal groups has found that Indigenous employers provide Indigenous workers with better job satisfaction than other employers while paying them comparable incomes.
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Bombardier aerostructures sale comes into question, dragging shares to new low

Bombardier aerostructures sale comes into question, dragging shares to new low

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. shares fell to a new low Tuesday after Spirit AeroSystems said some closing conditions on its planned acquisition of Bombardier's aerostructures business remain unmet, injecting a degree of uncertainty into the deal.
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For small businesses that survive COVID, recovery is expected to be difficult

For small businesses that survive COVID, recovery is expected to be difficult

TORONTO — Having 12 cases of mini eggs on hand sounds like the makings of a grandiose Easter hunt or the ultimate way to soothe a sweet tooth, but for Josie Rudderham, the confections have put her in quite the crunch.
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Ford Canada, Unifor reach tentative deal that includes $2B in EV contracts

Ford Canada, Unifor reach tentative deal that includes $2B in EV contracts

TORONTO — Ford Motor Company of Canada Ltd. has agreed to spend nearly $2 billion on its Canadian plants as part of tentative contract deal with Unifor announced Tuesday. Under the proposed settlement, Unifor national president Jerry Dias said $1.
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North American stock markets rebound despite concerns about COVID, U.S. gridlock

North American stock markets rebound despite concerns about COVID, U.S. gridlock

TORONTO — The technology sector helped North American stock markets to bounce back despite ongoing concerns about COVID-19 infections and U.S. political gridlock. The S&;P/TSX composite index closed up 161.12 points at 16,142.89.
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Mall titan Brookfield, Ralph Lauren both reducing workforce

Mall titan Brookfield, Ralph Lauren both reducing workforce

NEW YORK — Brookfield Properties, one of the nation's largest mall operators, is cutting 20% of its workforce in its retail division, as the pandemic has accelerated online shopping and resulted in a string of store closings.
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