Business News

'Not like it normally is': Black Friday shoppers hunt for deals
November 26, 2021 - 12:34 PM

HALIFAX - Malls and shopping districts were bustling with shoppers in search of Black Friday discounts and a little holiday cheer, despite an abundance of sales earlier in the fall and ongoing worries over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Samsung says it will build $17B chip factory in Texas
November 23, 2021 - 4:06 PM

Samsung said it plans to build a $17 billion semiconductor factory outside of Austin, Texas, amid a global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other electronic devices.
US opens COVID boosters to all adults, urges them for 50+
November 19, 2021 - 4:25 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Friday opened COVID-19 booster shots to all adults and took the extra step of urging people 50 and older to seek one, aiming to ward off a winter surge as coronavirus cases rise even before millions of Americans travel for the holidays.
López Obrador keen to engage Trudeau on Indigenous reconciliation challenges
November 18, 2021 - 12:30 PM

OTTAWA - President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is keen to engage Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on finding ways to heal relations with Indigenous Peoples in his country, says the Mexican ambassador to Canada.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
November 17, 2021 - 2:18 PM

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
'Rust' tragedy, labor climate frame Hollywood contract vote
November 11, 2021 - 4:06 PM

LOS ANGELES (AP) — In weighing his vote on a proposed union contract with Hollywood producers, veteran stagehand Matthew “Doc” Brashear looked closely at the agreement and beyond, to the now-closed New Mexico film set where a cinematographer died.
Take advantage of the pandemic book bump with a holiday gift
November 09, 2021 - 5:30 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — In this world, there's a book for everybody. Take advantage of that sentiment during the holiday shopping season.
PCR test requirements at the border need to be re-examined: Tam
November 05, 2021 - 2:41 PM

OTTAWA - Test requirements for travellers vaccinated against COVID-19 at the Canadian border need to be re-examined, particularly for short trips, says the country's top doctor.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
October 25, 2021 - 2:32 PM

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Canada can't do away with COVID-19 tests for travellers just yet, Freeland says
October 14, 2021 - 2:00 PM

WASHINGTON - Canada still can't afford to take any chances when it comes to COVID-19, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Thursday — and that includes requiring travellers to show a negative test result before entering the country.
More ...

THOMPSON: Republicans campaign on lie that equality is a zero sum game
OPINION “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it

Winter Wonderland bar popping up in downtown Kelowna
A popular Kelowna cocktail bar, Jack’s, is revamping its downtown location into a winter wonderland experience, where guests can enjoy the holiday season with food and drink until Dec. 26. The winter wonderland was designed by Erin va

UAE eases drug laws: No more jail for those bringing in THC
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates has eased some of its harsh drug laws, relaxing pe
November 29, 2021 9:00 PM
Mentally challenged West Kelowna man still missing; mom pleads for help from public
A West Kelowna mother is begging for the public’s help after her son, a man with physical and mental challenge
November 29, 2021 8:00 PM
The latest on B.C. floods, recovery efforts on Nov. 29
As southwestern B.C. braces for a third of three storm surges this week, gas rationing will continue for drivers in
November 29, 2021 7:00 PM
Silent march held to pressure TRU to suspend administrators accused of harassment
A silent march was held at Thompson Rivers University today in protest of the way the university is handling an on-g
November 29, 2021 6:00 PM
Kelowna man accused of setting a fire this summer has arson charges stayed
A Kelowna man will spend the next eight-and-a-half months in jail for unrelated offences after an arson charge
November 29, 2021 4:28 PM

© 2021 InfoTel News Ltd

View Site in: Desktop | Mobile