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January travel up from year ago, but still fraction of pre-pandemic levels

January travel up from year ago, but still fraction of pre-pandemic levels

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the number of people travelling to Canada in January was up from a year earlier, but remained a fraction of where it was before the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency says the number of trips by U.S.
One 'black box' found in China Eastern plane crash

One 'black box' found in China Eastern plane crash

WUZHOU, China (AP) — A Chinese aviation official said Wednesday that one of the two “black box” recorders had been found in severely damaged condition, two days after a China Eastern flight crashed in southern China with 132 people on board.
Saskatchewan presents budget today, Premier Scott Moe says closer to being balanced

Saskatchewan presents budget today, Premier Scott Moe says closer to being balanced

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government is to table its 2022-23 budget today that will include more money to help its strained health-care system recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Gov. Newsom and wife earned $1.5 million in 2020

California Gov. Newsom and wife earned $1.5 million in 2020

SACRAMENTO (AP) — California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and his wife earned nearly $1.5 million in 2020 and paid about $480,000 in taxes, down from $1.
B.C. allocates more than $8 million to boost legal-aid services

B.C. allocates more than $8 million to boost legal-aid services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is investing another $8.19 million in legal aid in British Columbia, filling what it says are gaps in service.
Aurora Cannabis to purchase Thrive Cannabis owner TerraPharma in $38 million deal

Aurora Cannabis to purchase Thrive Cannabis owner TerraPharma in $38 million deal

Aurora Cannabis Inc. is bolstering its premium pot strategy by acquiring TerraFarma Inc., the parent company of Thrive Cannabis.
Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest

Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though only a small percentage of Walt Disney Co.
BMO public offering to raise at least $2.7 billion for U.S. bank acquisition

BMO public offering to raise at least $2.7 billion for U.S. bank acquisition

TORONTO — Bank of Montreal is expecting to generate at least $2.7 billion in gross proceeds from a public offering to help fund the US$16.3-billion acquisition of Bank of the West in the United States. The Toronto-based bank says it will issue 18.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,074.35, up 65.22 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.16, or 1.5 per cent, to $77.61 on 16 million shares.
North American stock markets rise after investors digest hawkish Fed comments

North American stock markets rise after investors digest hawkish Fed comments

TORONTO — U.S. stock markets rebounded and Canada's main index moved further into record territory as investors digested hawkish comments from the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday. The turnaround in U.S.
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