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Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn

Be wary of scams as Amazon Prime Day kicks off, experts warn

NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon Prime Day is here. And, once again, experts are warning consumers of scams. Scams targeting online shoppers — often by impersonating companies like Amazon and other major retailers — are nothing new.
Bank of America to pay more than $100M for doubling fees, opening accounts without customer consent

Bank of America to pay more than $100M for doubling fees, opening accounts without customer consent

Bank of America must pay more than $100 million to customers for doubling up on some fees, withholding reward bonuses and opening accounts without customer consent.
MTY Food Group reports Q2 profit up from year ago, acquisitions help boost revenue

MTY Food Group reports Q2 profit up from year ago, acquisitions help boost revenue

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its second-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as acquisitions helped boost revenue. The restaurant franchisor and operator says its net income attributable to owners totalled $30.4 million or $1.
TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

TransAlta signs deal to consolidate ownership of TransAlta Renewables

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. says it has signed an agreement to acquire the minority stake in TransAlta Renewables Inc. that it does not already own in a deal it says will help simplify its structure and improve its strategic position.
Gordon Reid, founder of discount store chain Giant Tiger, dies at 89

Gordon Reid, founder of discount store chain Giant Tiger, dies at 89

OTTAWA — Gordon Reid, the Canadian businessman who founded discount store chain Giant Tiger, has died at 89. The company says in a statement that Reid died at his home after a brief illness.
Cineplex box office revenues near pre-COVID levels ahead of Barbie, Oppenheimer

Cineplex box office revenues near pre-COVID levels ahead of Barbie, Oppenheimer

TORONTO — Cineplex says box office revenues in June were $56 million, amounting to 98 per cent of box office revenues from the similar period in 2019.
Postmedia, Toronto Star owner Nordstar end their merger discussions

Postmedia, Toronto Star owner Nordstar end their merger discussions

TORONTO — Canadian media companies Postmedia Network Canada Corp. and Nordstar Capital LP, the company that owns the Toronto Star, have ended discussions about a potential merger, saying they were unable to come to an agreement.
Insurer Intact Financial reports $421 million in catastrophe losses in second quarter

Insurer Intact Financial reports $421 million in catastrophe losses in second quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. estimates its catastrophe losses for the second quarter were around $421 million on a pre-tax basis. The property and casualty insurer says in a news release the loss amounted to $1.79 per share after tax.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,822.45, down $8.59): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 22 cents, or 0.30 per cent, to $74.39 on 9.
Dollarama chief financial officer J.P. Towner stepping down in coming months

Dollarama chief financial officer J.P. Towner stepping down in coming months

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc.'s chief financial officer will be stepping down from his position in the coming months to pursue another career opportunity. The company says J.P.