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Major North American indexes up on possible COVID-19 vaccine news

Major North American indexes up on possible COVID-19 vaccine news

TORONTO — Major North American indexes advanced Thursday as news emerged about an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Canadians trading, investing gold and silver after prices surge with COVID-19

Canadians trading, investing gold and silver after prices surge with COVID-19

TORONTO — Soaring gold and silver prices have lured Canadians to sell their unwanted jewelry or invest even more in the precious metals with the hope of even larger profits.
After a summer homebuying frenzy, real estate braces for autumn uncertainty

After a summer homebuying frenzy, real estate braces for autumn uncertainty

TORONTO — Canada's housing market shattered records in July despite the economic uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic — and with the usually busy fall real estate season drawing near, experts are divided about whether the boom will continue.
COVID-19 costs shrink Nova Scotia's surplus in fiscal 2019-20 to $2.3 million

COVID-19 costs shrink Nova Scotia's surplus in fiscal 2019-20 to $2.3 million

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's response in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic shrunk its surplus to $2.3 million for the fiscal year that ended March 31 — a figure $31.3 million smaller than initially projected in the 2019 budget.
RBC report says immigration slowdown due to COVID-19 threatens Canadian economy

RBC report says immigration slowdown due to COVID-19 threatens Canadian economy

TORONTO — A slowdown of immigration to Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to derail a major source of economic and labour force growth, according to a report from the Royal Bank of Canada.
Feds and Ontario reach agreement with 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville, Ont.

Feds and Ontario reach agreement with 3M to make N95 masks in Brockville, Ont.

TORONTO — The federal and Ontario governments have secured an agreement with 3M that will see it produce N95 masks at a Brockville, Ont., facility.
North Korea sets rare party meeting after economic shortfall

North Korea sets rare party meeting after economic shortfall

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — With unusual candour , North Korean leader Kim Jong Un admitted that U.S.
Most actively traded companies on the TSX

Most actively traded companies on the TSX

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,577.38, down 48.68 points) D-Box Technologies Inc. (TSX:DBO). Technology. Down nearly four cents, or 17.07 per cent, to $0.
Major North American indexes dip into the red on slow trading day, gold falls

Major North American indexes dip into the red on slow trading day, gold falls

TORONTO — Major North American indexes fell slightly Wednesday on a quiet trading day as investors wait to see if the recent strength in technology stocks can broaden to other sectors, and what economic repercussions may come from a second wave of th
City-centre businesses mount slower recovery than rural areas, CFIB says

City-centre businesses mount slower recovery than rural areas, CFIB says

Before COVID-19, Dame Nature Restaurant — surrounded by a train station, hotel and offices in downtown Montreal — was boosted by its location.