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Mayor says town in transition after completing phase of N.L. oil project

Mayor says town in transition after completing phase of N.L. oil project

ST. JOHN'S — A Newfoundland and Labrador mayor says his region is in a transition period after an offshore oil project hit a major milestone. Keith Pearson, mayor of Placentia, N.L.
Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

Theft of NS Power customer data is likely ransomware attack: security experts

HALIFAX — Security experts say the theft of customer data from Nova Scotia's electric utility has the hallmarks of an extortion attempt by cybercriminals.
Six-month lockout ends at Montreal's storied Queen Elizabeth hotel

Six-month lockout ends at Montreal's storied Queen Elizabeth hotel

MONTREAL — Unionized employees at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel have agreed to a new contract, putting an end to a six-month lockout at the storied Montreal landmark.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 100 points in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the energy, base metal and technology sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 151.
Scotiabank signs referral deal with ICICI Bank Canada for wealth management services

Scotiabank signs referral deal with ICICI Bank Canada for wealth management services

TORONTO — Scotiabank has signed a referral arrangement with the Canadian arm of India's ICICI Bank Ltd. for high-net-worth clients. Under the agreement, ICICI Bank Canada will have the opportunity to access Scotia Wealth Management services.
Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere

Travel to the U.S. takes another hit in April as Canadians vacation elsewhere

Travel to the United States took another hit in April with booking agents saying an "elbows up" attitude over the trade war has Canadians pulling back. Canadian residents returning by automobile from the U.S.
How to insure yourself so it's cheaper, effective and tailored to your life phase

How to insure yourself so it's cheaper, effective and tailored to your life phase

Most young people engage with insurance only when legally required — auto, tenant, or home insurance.
US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

US egg prices fall for the first time in months but remain near record highs

U.S. retail egg prices fell in April from the record-high prices they hit earlier this year, according to government data released Tuesday. The average price for a dozen Grade A eggs dropped 12.7% to $5.
Wall Street dips as euphoria over China-US trade truce fades and new inflation data arrives

Wall Street dips as euphoria over China-US trade truce fades and new inflation data arrives

Wall Street is on track to open with losses Tuesday as the initial euphoria over the 90-day truce in the U.S.-China trade war faded and markets turned their attention to corporate earnings and new inflation data .
UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher-than-expected medical costs

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher-than-expected medical costs

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs.