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Apple's 'walled garden' faces Epic attack in app store trial

Apple's 'walled garden' faces Epic attack in app store trial

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Apple’s lucrative app store was alternately portrayed as a price-gouging monopoly and a hub of world-changing innovation during the preamble to a trial that may reshape the technological landscape.
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Parkland aiming to about double adjusted EBITDA in less than five years

Parkland aiming to about double adjusted EBITDA in less than five years

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. is aiming to about double its earnings in less than five years after swinging to a profit in the first quarter despite lower revenues and fuel volumes sold.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,213.16, up 104.83 points.) Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Up 10 cents, or 16.67 per cent, to 70 cents on 14.4 million shares.
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Organigram CEO Greg Engel steps down, Peter Amirault appointed on interim basis

Organigram CEO Greg Engel steps down, Peter Amirault appointed on interim basis

MONCTON, N.B. — Organigram Holdings Inc. says Greg Engel is stepping down from his chief executive post. The Moncton, N.B.
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Commodities lift S&P/TSX composite to start the month after a strong April

Commodities lift S&P/TSX composite to start the month after a strong April

TORONTO — Strength in commodities helped push Canada's main stock index up by triple digits to start May after a record-setting month. Monday's strong start was driven by weakness in the U.S. dollar, which benefits the materials and energy sectors.
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GTA West highway project designated for federal environment review

GTA West highway project designated for federal environment review

TORONTO — The federal environment minister says he is designating a controversial highway project in the western Greater Toronto Area for assessment.
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Canadian consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic: study

Canadian consumers lose trust in big brands during pandemic: study

VICTORIA — Consumer trust for big brands dropped during the pandemic amid concerns about how ethically companies behaved, a 2021 study has found.
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13 crew members from cargo ship anchored off N.L. are positive for COVID-19

13 crew members from cargo ship anchored off N.L. are positive for COVID-19

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A massive bulk cargo ship has been anchored off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador since last week, and provincial health officials say 13 people aboard have now tested positive for COVID-19.
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Calgary home sales up 462 per cent, reach hit record high in April: CREB

Calgary home sales up 462 per cent, reach hit record high in April: CREB

Calgary set a new record for April home sales as the market continued to rebound from lows triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city's real estate board said Monday.
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Drake, Ryan Reynolds among latest Wealthsimple backers in $750 million funding round

Drake, Ryan Reynolds among latest Wealthsimple backers in $750 million funding round

TORONTO — A new financing deal involving plenty of star power and venture capital investors has pushed Wealthsimple's valuation to $5 billion and has its CEO anxious to build the brand even further.
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