National Business

WASHINGTON — The White House is boosting its offer in up-and-down COVID-19 aid talks Friday in hopes of an agreement before Election Day, even as President Donald Trump's most powerful GOP ally in the Senate said Congress is unlikely to deliver relie

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,562.81, up 28.27 points.) Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down $1.17, or 1.87 per cent, to $61.54 on 6.79 million shares.

TORONTO — The Toronto Stock Exchange closed slightly higher on Friday, as oil prices fell and Canadian stocks were outshone by climbing U.S. equities and a surge in the price of gold. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 28.27 points at 16,562.81.

CALGARY — A deal to sell the suspended Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories for about $166 million has fallen through after bond issuers refused to go along with it.

TORONTO — An Ontario law firm says a class action centred on TD Asset Management Inc.'s trailing commissions to discount brokers has been certified.

TORONTO — Unlike many Canadian seniors, May Chan overcame her fears about banking online even before COVID-19 struck the country. The retired Burnaby, B.C.

HALIFAX — Calls for the return of hazard pay are mounting as workers on the front lines of Canada’s retail industry grow increasingly anxious amid rising COVID-19 cases.

CALGARY — Operators of Canada's conference centres, airports and stadiums are joining a global rush to be certified as pandemic-resistant while they compete for events and visitors that will bring billions of dollars in economic benefits for their ci

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Cineplex meeting Cineplex Inc. will hold its annual shareholder meeting on Tuesday.

TORONTO — Walmart Canada is hiring 10,000 people after announcing a $3.5-billion investment to drive growth. The positions are in e-commerce, fresh food, merchandising, customer experience, warehouse and drivers.