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Small businesses struggle to capitalize on 'shop local' sentiment

Small businesses struggle to capitalize on 'shop local' sentiment

The corner of Anderson and Cartwright streets in Vancouver has been bustling lately as Canadians looking to support independent businesses flock to the Granville Island Toy Company. But keeping up with the demand has not been easy.
US consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices

US consumer confidence rises despite omicron, higher prices

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence rose this month as Americans shrugged off concerns about rising prices and COVID'-19's highly contagious omicron variant.
US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

US economy grew at 2.3% rate in Q3, up from earlier estimate

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.3% rate in the third quarter, slightly better than previously thought, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
Canadian tech firm Dye & Durham announces $3.2-billion bid for Australia's Link Group

Canadian tech firm Dye & Durham announces $3.2-billion bid for Australia's Link Group

TORONTO — Canadian cloud-based software and technology company Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has signed a deal to buy Link Administration Holdings Ltd. of Australia for $3.2 billion.
Dutch prosecutors demand life sentences in MH17 downing

Dutch prosecutors demand life sentences in MH17 downing

SCHIPHOL, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch prosecutors on Wednesday demanded life sentences for four suspects in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014.
California to require booster shots for healthcare workers

California to require booster shots for healthcare workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will require health care workers to get a booster shot of the coronavirus vaccine, Gov.
Elizabeth Holmes' jury unsuccessfully tries to study at home

Elizabeth Holmes' jury unsuccessfully tries to study at home

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The jury deliberating Elizabeth Holmes' criminal fraud charges sent their first note to U.S.
Reitmans creditors to receive $95 million under approved Plan of Arrangement

Reitmans creditors to receive $95 million under approved Plan of Arrangement

MONTREAL — Reitmans (Canada) Ltd. says its creditors have approved a Plan of Arrangement that will see them receive a distributed $95-million settlement.
Football, reality competition conclusions dominate TV

Football, reality competition conclusions dominate TV

NEW YORK (AP) — Football and other forms of televised competition — the season finales of some popular reality shows — dominated the Nielsen company's weekly list of the most popular shows on television.
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 (20,924.87, up 386.65 points.) Cominar Real Estate Investment Trust. (TSX:CUF.UN). Real Estate. Up 19 cents, or 1.7 per cent $1.72, or 8.