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Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 4.3 per cent in October

Statistics Canada reports manufacturing sales up 4.3 per cent in October

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales rose 4.3 per cent in October, helped by gains in the auto sector and primary metal industry. The agency says manufacturing sales climbed $61.2 billion in October after posting a 2.
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in November climbs to 301,279

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in November climbs to 301,279

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in November rose 26 per cent compared with October as starts of apartments, condos and other types of multiple-unit housing projects climbed higher.
Nov. retail sales up modest 0.3% as Americans keep spending

Nov. retail sales up modest 0.3% as Americans keep spending

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans slowed their spending in November from October, but continued shopping despite higher prices and shortages in stores. Retail sales rose a modest seasonally adjusted 0.
Here's a list November inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list November inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 4.7 per cent in November, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador: 4.2 per cent (4.5) _ Prince Edward Island: 7.
Canopy Growth selling C3 Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH subsidiary

Canopy Growth selling C3 Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH subsidiary

SMITHS FALLS, ONT. — Canopy Growth Corp. says it has signed a deal to sell its C3 Cannabinoid Compound Company GmbH subsidiary to German company Dermapharm Holding SE. Under the agreement, Canopy will receive an upfront payment of $115.5 million.
EU regulators: J&J vaccine booster OK to give after 2 months

EU regulators: J&J vaccine booster OK to give after 2 months

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The European Union drugs regulator said Wednesday that people 18 and older can receive a booster shot for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their initial shot of the one-dose vaccine.
Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default

Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress averted a catastrophic debt default early Wednesday morning after Democratic majorities in both chambers voted to send a $2.
Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default

Congress sends Biden $2.5T debt limit hike, avoiding default

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress averted a catastrophic debt default early Wednesday morning after Democratic majorities in both chambers voted to send a $2.
Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting

Montana advances grizzly bear plans that could allow hunting

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Montana wildlife officials on Tuesday advanced plans that could allow grizzly bear hunting in areas around Glacier and Yellowstone national parks, if states in the U.S.
Cineplex awarded $1.24-billion in damages in takeover suit, Cineworld to appeal

Cineplex awarded $1.24-billion in damages in takeover suit, Cineworld to appeal

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it has won a court battle against a U.K. theatre giant that was due to purchase the Canadian cinema company before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.