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S&P/TSX composite edges higher while loonie hits two-month high

S&P/TSX composite edges higher while loonie hits two-month high

TORONTO — A late rally pushed Canada's main stock index slightly higher Thursday while the loonie hit a two-month high despite lower crude prices.
Canopy Growth Corp. appeals CRA penalty for growing pot before being licensed

Canopy Growth Corp. appeals CRA penalty for growing pot before being licensed

A defunct subsidiary of Canopy Growth Corp.
Port of Vancouver volume up one per cent last year despite pandemic, supply, flooding

Port of Vancouver volume up one per cent last year despite pandemic, supply, flooding

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority says cargo volumes increased one per cent to 146 million tonnes last year despite the pandemic, global supply chain challenges and extreme weather in B.C. at the end of the year.
Forgoing a home inspection? How buyers can protect themselves in competitive markets

Forgoing a home inspection? How buyers can protect themselves in competitive markets

Searching for a house in the Oshawa, Ont.
After years of rivalry, Uber puts NYC taxi cabs on its app

After years of rivalry, Uber puts NYC taxi cabs on its app

Uber, hit by driver shortages and a surge in food delivery requests during the pandemic, will list New York City taxi cabs on its app, a partnership that until recently would have been unthinkable with both camps fighting ferociously for the same cus
NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games

NYC mayor allows unvaccinated athletes play home games

NEW YORK (AP) — New York City's mayor exempted athletes and performers — including Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving — from the city’s vaccine mandate Thursday, while keeping in place the rule for countless other workers who faced losing their jobs for
NATO extends Stoltenberg term for a year due to Russia's war

NATO extends Stoltenberg term for a year due to Russia's war

BRUSSELS (AP) — With the threat of wider conflict hanging over Europe, NATO opted for stability on Thursday by extending Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg’s term in office for an extra year to help steer the 30-nation military alliance through the s
St. Lawrence Seaway opens ready to fill commodity void from Ukraine war

St. Lawrence Seaway opens ready to fill commodity void from Ukraine war

The St. Lawrence Seaway officially opened Thursday for a 64th navigation season with the prospect of increased demand for Canadian grain and fertilizer stemming from the war in Ukraine.
Barrick Gold selling its stake in Skeena Resources for nearly $132.5M

Barrick Gold selling its stake in Skeena Resources for nearly $132.5M

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. is selling its 13 per cent stake in Skeena Resources Ltd. for nearly $132.5 million. The gold miner says a Canadian investment dealer has agreed to pay $15 per share for its 8.
American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969

American weekly jobless claims at lowest level since 1969

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week fell to its lowest level in 52 years as the U.S. job market continues to show strength in the midst of rising costs and an ongoing virus pandemic.
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