Canadians learned a lesson in the spring, when sports and fitness equipment became a scarce commodity due to the pandemic. As winter approaches, many are buying now for the season ahead, driving up prices for used goods and prompting retailers to start wait lists.

Top-secret records uncovered in a 16-month-long investigation by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, BuzzFeed News and partners show two shadowy companies, one registered in New Brunswick and one in Alberta, received millions in suspicious money transfers between 2013 and 2018.

Millions of people have either lost their jobs or the hours they work. Heading into winter, COVID-19 cases are sharply rising and yet the stock market is posting some records. What gives?