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Lululemon launches investigation into alleged worker abuse at supplier factory
October 15, 2019 - 3:51 PM

VANCOUVER - Lululemon Athletica Inc. is investigating reports of worker abuse at a manufacturing facility in Bangladesh that has supplied the athleisure retailer.
Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam
October 15, 2019 - 3:27 PM

SAN FRANCISCO - "Desperate Housewives" star Felicity Huffman — aka inmate No. 77806-112 — reported Tuesday to a federal prison in California to serve a two-week sentence in a college admissions scandal that underscored the lengths some wealthy parents will go to get their children into top universities.
Only 3 returning big network shows see rise in live viewers
October 15, 2019 - 3:22 PM

NEW YORK - ABC's sophomore drama "A Million Little Things," reality show "Shark Tank" and the Fox first-responders drama "9-1-1" have something in common that they can take pride in.
Berkshire Hathaway firm announces launch of $200-million Alberta wind power farm
October 15, 2019 - 2:49 PM

CALGARY - A company linked to American investment guru Warren Buffett says it will break ground on a $200-million, 117.6-megawatt wind farm in southeastern Alberta next year.
PETA takes Toronto to court over removal of anti-Canada Goose ads
October 15, 2019 - 2:20 PM

Toronto violated an animal welfare organization's right to free expression when a company contracted by the city took down the group's anti-Canada Goose ads, court heard Tuesday.
Ontario Cannabis Store considers private sector involvement in pot distribution
October 15, 2019 - 2:07 PM

TORONTO - The Ontario Cannabis Store said Tuesday it will launch consultations aimed at getting the private sector more involved in marijuana storage and delivery.
CannTrust to destroy $77 million of plants and inventory, prompting share jump
October 15, 2019 - 2:02 PM

VAUGHAN, Ont. - CannTrust Holdings Inc. shares shot higher Tuesday after the pot producer announced it will destroy $77 million worth of cannabis plants and inventory as part of its efforts to comply with Health Canada regulations.
TSX ekes out small gain despite weakness in energy and materials sectors
October 15, 2019 - 1:53 PM

TORONTO - Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain on the first day of trading after the Thanksgiving holiday, while U.S. markets rose on positive earnings reports.
Aritzia says Q2 net income up 19 per cent to $17.9M after online sales boost
October 15, 2019 - 1:43 PM

VANCOUVER - Clothing retailer Aritzia Inc. says net income rose by about 19 per cent in its last quarter compared with a year earlier as it expanded its online sales and store count.
End in sight? GM CEO Barra joins talks with striking union
October 15, 2019 - 1:36 PM

DETROIT - General Motors CEO Mary Barra joined negotiators at the bargaining table, an indication that a deal may be near to end a monthlong strike by the United Auto Workers union that has paralyzed the company's factories.
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Business News

Lululemon launches investigation into alleged worker abuse at supplier factory

Felicity Huffman starts serving prison time in college scam

Only 3 returning big network shows see rise in live viewers

Berkshire Hathaway firm announces launch of $200-million Alberta wind power farm

PETA takes Toronto to court over removal of anti-Canada Goose ads

Ontario Cannabis Store considers private sector involvement in pot distribution

CannTrust to destroy $77 million of plants and inventory, prompting share jump

TSX ekes out small gain despite weakness in energy and materials sectors

Aritzia says Q2 net income up 19 per cent to $17.9M after online sales boost

End in sight? GM CEO Barra joins talks with striking union

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