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No reason to fear Quebec's interests in N.L. hydroelectric potential, says Furey

No reason to fear Quebec's interests in N.L. hydroelectric potential, says Furey

MONTREAL — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey tried to calm anxieties on Monday about Quebec's potential interests in his province's hydroelectric resources.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,594.97, down 49.67 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 30 cents, or 1.24 per cent, to $23.90 on 20 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite dips from record close, two U.S. markets set new highs

S&P/TSX composite dips from record close, two U.S. markets set new highs

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped from Friday's record high despite increased oil prices while a defensive move toward technology pushed two U.S. stock markets into record territory on the lingering impact of a dovish Fed outlook.
GOP's Larry Elder looks for shock win in California recall

GOP's Larry Elder looks for shock win in California recall

LOS ANGELES (AP) — California’s next governor could be a Black conservative who would erase state vaccine and mask mandates, is critical of gun control, disputes the notion of systemic racism in America and opposes the minimum wage because he says it
Uber shares more details around labour model pitch, gig worker group concerned

Uber shares more details around labour model pitch, gig worker group concerned

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. revealed more details Monday of a labour model it’s pitching Canadian provinces and territories, a model that has drawn opposition from some worker groups.
Wildfire forces thousands from popular Lake Tahoe resort

Wildfire forces thousands from popular Lake Tahoe resort

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people rushed to leave South Lake Tahoe as the entire resort city came under evacuation orders and wildfire raced toward Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake straddling California and Nevada.
Ontario court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

Ontario court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

TORONTO — Ontario's Superior Court of Justice has certified a class-action lawsuit against fourteen insurance companies that denied business interruption claims related to COVID-19.
BCE, Telus ask government to block Quebecor's 5G spectrum purchase in Western Canada

BCE, Telus ask government to block Quebecor's 5G spectrum purchase in Western Canada

BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. are asking the Federal Court to block Quebecor Inc.'s purchase of 5G spectrum in Western Canada, stating the company didn't meet the requirements to bid on airwaves there.
EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there. The decision by the European Council to remove the U.S.
Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

TORONTO — Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd. has raised its offer for the shares in Noront Resources Ltd. it does not already own, topping a takeover proposal by BHP.