Business

iPhone, Android have new rival with Windows 8

Burger King's net income fell 83 per cent in the third quarter as the world's second biggest hamburger chain sold off more of its restaurants to franchisees as part of a turnaround push.

Merger creates world's largest publisher

Canadian financial service companies in the reinsurance business could take a financial hit from massive storm Sandy, the furious storm that has all but shut down the Eastern Seaboard.

TransCanada, Chinese firm in oilsands deal

Holt Renfrew, a closely held Canadian luxury department store operator, will launch a lower-priced chain called hr2 in the spring, well ahead of U.S. luxury retailer Nordstrom's debut north of the border.

Esquimalt is hanging out a shingle to let the world know it's open for business as the municipality embarks on a six-month strategy session to stimulate economic development.

Aimia Inc., the Montreal company formerly known as Aeroplan, has an agreement in principle to increase its stake in the loyalty program of Mexico's biggest airline.

B4

Bombardier could face strikes in both of its business units as workers at its rail plant in La Pocatiere, Que., have taken a step toward joining Learjet employees in the U.S. on separate picket lines.