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TSX up 21.7% for the year; moves lower on the day in step with U.S. markets

TSX up 21.7% for the year; moves lower on the day in step with U.S. markets

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended the year up almost 22 per cent for its second straight year of double-digit gains, even as it ended the last day of 2021 in the red. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 71.80 points at 21,222.
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'The worst scenario:' Restaurants brace for dim New Year's Eve — again

'The worst scenario:' Restaurants brace for dim New Year's Eve — again

HALIFAX — Restaurants in Canada are once again scaling back New Year's Eve plans or shutting their doors altogether amid climbing COVID-19 cases and renewed public health measures across the country.
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Wildfires burn hundreds of homes in Colorado, thousands flee

Wildfires burn hundreds of homes in Colorado, thousands flee

SUPERIOR, Colo. (AP) — At least 500 homes likely destroyed, no known deaths in wind-fueled wildfire outside Denver, Boulder County Sheriff Joe Pelle said Friday.
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Colorado governor shortens trucker's prison term to 10 years

Colorado governor shortens trucker's prison term to 10 years

DENVER (AP) — Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has shortened the prison sentence of a truck driver convicted in a deadly crash to 10 years, drastically reducing his original 110-year term that drew widespread outrage.
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CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status

CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status

MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant.
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WestJet to cancel 15% of flights due to COVID-19 related staff shortages

WestJet to cancel 15% of flights due to COVID-19 related staff shortages

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines Ltd. is dealing with so many employees out sick with the Omicron variant that it is being forced to cut 15 per cent of its scheduled flights through to the end of January.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,294.64, down 50.01 points.) TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down $1.54, or 2.5 per cent, to $58.87 on 11.1 million shares.
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Canada's main stock index closes down slightly, snapping five-day win streak

Canada's main stock index closes down slightly, snapping five-day win streak

Canada's main stock index closed down slightly Thursday, snapping a five-day "Santa Claus rally" winning streak. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 50.01 points at 21,294.
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Retail group applauds Ontario's decision to cut isolation period for workers in half

Retail group applauds Ontario's decision to cut isolation period for workers in half

TORONTO — Canada's largest retail industry group is applauding Ontario's decision to shorten the isolation period for fully vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 as the surging Omicron variant intensifies staffing shortages.
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Snooping spouses beware: Spying could backfire in the courtroom

Snooping spouses beware: Spying could backfire in the courtroom

Santa knows if you've been bad or good. But think twice before mimicking his spying tactics on your spouse — it could land you on a naughtier list than your partner.
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