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Videotron working with Samsung to gradually launch 5G network in Quebec

Videotron working with Samsung to gradually launch 5G network in Quebec

MONTREAL — Videotron says it is gradually launching its fifth-generation wireless network in Montreal before adding other regions of Quebec. The deployment over the next few years will be done in collaboration with Samsung.
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Banks, insurers land court approval to host virtual AGMs in 2021

Banks, insurers land court approval to host virtual AGMs in 2021

TORONTO — Canada's most prominent banks and insurance companies have won the right to host their next annual general meetings online as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
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Virus resurgence hits H&M sales, cuts promising recovery

Virus resurgence hits H&M sales, cuts promising recovery

STOCKHOLM — Swedish fashion retailer H&M says its sales fell 10% in the fourth quarter as the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic stalled consumer spending, cutting short a promising recovery seen in the third quarter.
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Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales edged up 0.3 per cent in October

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales edged up 0.3 per cent in October

OTTAWA — Manufacturing sales grew 0.3 per cent to $54.1 billion in October, led by the paper, and petroleum and coal industries, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said the rise followed a revised increase of 2.
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US industrial production up 0.4% in November with auto boost

US industrial production up 0.4% in November with auto boost

WASHINGTON — U.S. industrial production increased 0.4% in November with manufacturing receiving a boost from a rebound in output at auto plants after three months of declines.
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Building picked up in November as housing starts jumped 14.4%

Building picked up in November as housing starts jumped 14.4%

Builders broke ground on more homes in November as construction on multi-family housing picked up in Vancouver and Montreal, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts rose 14.
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Tips become a way for regulars to show their appreciation for local restaurants

Tips become a way for regulars to show their appreciation for local restaurants

Every year around Christmas, Toronto restaurant Allen’s holds a holiday party for their regulars, and tips from the event are divided out to staff as a Christmas bonus.
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Statistics Canada establishes expert panel to provide advice on labour force survey

Statistics Canada establishes expert panel to provide advice on labour force survey

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada has announced an expert panel to provide independent advice and guidance on its labour force survey which keeps tabs on the country's job market.
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TC Energy raises offer and reaches deal for TC PipeLines partnership

TC Energy raises offer and reaches deal for TC PipeLines partnership

OTTAWA — TC Energy Corp. says it has signed a deal to buy out the other unitholders of TC PipeLines LP, a U.S. master limited partnership it operates, after raising its earlier offer. Under the sweetened proposal, TCP unitholders will receive 0.
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Lower tips, poor ratings: Gig economy workers face racism and sexism on the job

Lower tips, poor ratings: Gig economy workers face racism and sexism on the job

TORONTO — When Phil Warner, Jordyn Samuels and Umar Asghar hit the road working for ride-hailing and delivery apps, they quickly found their experiences differed from those of their white male counterparts.
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