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Recipe for relaunching aerospace sector missing public support, sector report says

Recipe for relaunching aerospace sector missing public support, sector report says

MONTREAL — The aerospace industry is calling for government funding to help it weather the turbulence caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, even as some in the sector say it must also work to change public perceptions and rally taxpayers to its cause.
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 (15,696.87, up 116.23 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 30 cents, or 0.82 per cent, to $36.41 on 7.4 million shares.
North American markets rebound from last week's losses on eve of U.S. election

North American markets rebound from last week's losses on eve of U.S. election

TORONTO — On the eve of the U.S. election, North American stock markets rebounded from last week, which saw the largest decrease since the pandemic-related correction in March. Some observers believe the shift is tied to U.S.
Dorel shares climb after company reveals plan to go private

Dorel shares climb after company reveals plan to go private

TORONTO — Dorel Industries Inc. stock gained nearly five per cent Monday after the company announced a going-private deal with a group led by Cerberus Capital Management and the family that controls the consumer products company.
'Darwinian moment:' Pandemic pushes some Canadian companies to thrive, others to fail

'Darwinian moment:' Pandemic pushes some Canadian companies to thrive, others to fail

With the threat of extinction hanging heavy over companies during the pandemic, a top tech executive says we're having a "Darwinian moment" that will see some firms emerge stronger while others will succumb to difficult conditions.
Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

LONDON — Johnny Depp lost his high-stakes libel case Monday against The Sun tabloid newspaper for labelling him a “wife beater,” as a British judge said he believed the actor had abused ex-wife Amber Heard to such an extent that she frequently feared
Iamgold suspends activity at Quebec underground gold mine after 'seismic event'

Iamgold suspends activity at Quebec underground gold mine after 'seismic event'

TORONTO — Iamgold Corp. says it has shut down operations at its Westwood underground gold mine in southern Quebec following a "seismic event" on Friday afternoon.
Rocky Mountain Dealerships strikes go-private deal that values it at $135 million

Rocky Mountain Dealerships strikes go-private deal that values it at $135 million

CALGARY — Publicly traded Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. says it has struck a deal with its chairman and CEO through which it will become a private company.
BRP, Arctic Cat reach global settlement over patent dispute between snowmobile rivals

BRP, Arctic Cat reach global settlement over patent dispute between snowmobile rivals

VALCOURT, Que. — Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. and Arctic Cat say they have reached a global settlement to ongoing intellectual property disputes between the two makers of snowmachines.
US manufacturing activity at highest levels in two years

US manufacturing activity at highest levels in two years

WASHINGTON — U.S. manufacturing posted a strong gain in October to the highest level in two years even as coronavirus cases have begun to surge again in many parts of the country.