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After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules

After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules

NEW YORK — After the coronavirus pandemic sidelined creators and led to a delayed start of the traditional fall television season, scripted shows are beginning to return to network schedules. Not all of them, not yet.
Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

NEW YORK — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The retail colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Migrant worker groups critical of Ontario's new farm outbreak plan

Migrant worker groups critical of Ontario's new farm outbreak plan

TORONTO — A new strategy to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on Ontario farms does not go far enough to protect vulnerable employees, migrant worker groups said Tuesday, as the province and farmers pledged to do more ahead of the 2021 growing season.
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 (16,948.06, up 58.25 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 90 cents, or 2.37 per cent, to $38.90 on 18.7 million shares.
TSX ekes out a gain while U.S. markets take breather from vaccine euphoria

TSX ekes out a gain while U.S. markets take breather from vaccine euphoria

TORONTO — North American stock markets took a break from COVID-19 vaccine enthusiasm amid concerns around rising infections and expanding lockdowns.
Heinz ketchup to return to Canada, potentially stoking a flare up of 'ketchup war'

Heinz ketchup to return to Canada, potentially stoking a flare up of 'ketchup war'

Heinz Ketchup is coming back to Canada, six years after production of the iconic condiment moved to the United States and the great Canadian "ketchup war" was set in motion.
Torstar launches new parcel delivery service for Ontario retailers

Torstar launches new parcel delivery service for Ontario retailers

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. has been delivering newspapers across Ontario for about 128 years — and now it will add parcels to the mix.
TC Energy exec says Keystone XL fits Biden agenda with union jobs, Indigenous support

TC Energy exec says Keystone XL fits Biden agenda with union jobs, Indigenous support

CALGARY — The creation of union jobs and support by Indigenous investors will help convince U.S. President-elect Joe Biden that the Keystone XL pipeline fits into his "Build Back Better" agenda, an executive with proponent TC Energy Corp.
Another booming quarter for Walmart, but sales are slowing

Another booming quarter for Walmart, but sales are slowing

NEW YORK — Walmart turned out another stellar quarter as the world’s largest retailer powers through a pandemic that has felled other national chains.
Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

Weak 0.3% US October sales gain spreads some holiday unease

NEW YORK — Retail sales in the U.S. grew a sluggish 0.3% in October, even as retailers offered early holiday discounts online and in stores.