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Bare store shelves, long lines at grocers amid coronavirus stockpiling

Bare store shelves, long lines at grocers amid coronavirus stockpiling

When Harmony Samra went to her local No Frills Thursday afternoon in Toronto to pick up some food, she wasn't prepared for the chaos inside, where customers were filling multiple carts seemingly with anything they could grab off the shelves.
Telecom companies temporarily remove internet data caps amid COVID-19

Telecom companies temporarily remove internet data caps amid COVID-19

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc., Telus Corp. and Videotron say they are temporarily removing overage fees on internet plans amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
WestJet flight attendants anticipate sweeping layoffs due to COVID-19

WestJet flight attendants anticipate sweeping layoffs due to COVID-19

The union representing WestJet flight attendants is expecting layoffs of up to 50 per cent or more of its staff as the number of flight cancellations continues to mount amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Calgary Stampede postpones annual chuckwagon canvas auction over COVID-19

Calgary Stampede postpones annual chuckwagon canvas auction over COVID-19

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampede has decided to postpone its annual chuckwagon canvas auction.
North American stock markets regain ground on hopes for economic stimulus

North American stock markets regain ground on hopes for economic stimulus

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index staged nearly a 10 per cent rebound on Friday as hopes rose for government stimulus to ease the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak and a crash in oil prices.
Rogers and Videotron temporarily remove internet data caps amid COVID-19

Rogers and Videotron temporarily remove internet data caps amid COVID-19

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. and Videotron say they are temporarily removing overage fees on internet plans amid an outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points

Stocks surge on new virus measures; Dow up 1,985 points

NEW YORK — Wall Street roared back from its worst day in 30 years Friday with a broad rally that sent the Dow Jones Industrial Average nearly 2,000 points higher — its biggest point gain ever — after President Donald Trump declared the coronavirus pa
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (13,716.33, up 1,207.88 points). Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up 14 cents, or 21.88 per cent, to $0.78 on 25.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (13,716.33, up 1,207.88 points). Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up 14 cents, or 21.88 per cent, to $0.78 on 25.
Movie theatres, for now, stay open nationwide

Movie theatres, for now, stay open nationwide

NEW YORK — Movie theatres have long acted as a refuge in times of war and recession. Their screens have flickered virtually unabated for the last century.
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