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US jobless claims decline to a still-high 900,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 900,000, still a historically high level that points to ongoing job cuts in a raging pandemic.
Jan 21, 2021 6:26 AM
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CFIB raises estimate of small businesses at risk of closing permanently
TORONTO — More than 200,000 Canadian businesses could close permanently during the COVID-19 crisis, throwing millions of people out of work as the resurgence of the virus worsens across much of the country, according to new research.
Jan 21, 2021 5:58 AM
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WestJet to reintroduce Boeing 737 Max today in flight from Calgary to Vancouver
CALGARY — WestJet Airlines will operate the first commercial Boeing 737 Max flight in Canada today since the aircraft was grounded in 2019 following two deadly crashes.
Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM
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Changes in Indian farm laws could benefit Canada, experts say
VANCOUVER — Changes to India's farm laws could open up the second most populous country to Canadian farmers, although a lot remains unknown about how a liberalized market might affect nations looking to export their produce, experts say.
Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM
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SAP announces expansion to new downtown Montreal office, adding 30 employees
MONTREAL — Enterprise software company SAP Canada will open a new research and development office in Montreal for its SAP Labs division and plans to add 30 new employees as part of the expansion.
Jan 21, 2021 1:00 AM
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Biden plans temporary halt of oil activity in Arctic refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska — President Joe Biden's administration announced plans Wednesday for a temporary moratorium on oil and gas leasing in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge after the Trump administration issued leases in a part of the refuge conside
Jan 20, 2021 7:23 PM
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Comfort TV viewing gives ratings boost to football, dramas
LOS ANGELES — An unprecedented impeachment hearing failed to keep TV viewers from settling back into familiar, escapist habits last week.
Jan 20, 2021 5:13 PM
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With B.C. movie theatres closed, Rio indie cinema says it will reopen as a sports bar
One of Vancouver's most prominent independent movie houses is rebranding itself as a sports bar in an attempted workaround of the province's COVID-19 health orders.
Jan 20, 2021 3:59 PM
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,014.91, up 57.54 points.) Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Unchanged at 18.5 cents on 18.4 million shares.
Jan 20, 2021 3:17 PM
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North American stock markets increase while loonie hits nearly three-year high
TORONTO — North American stock markets rose midweek with U.S. indexes setting record highs, while the loonie reached its highest value in nearly three years .
Jan 20, 2021 2:13 PM
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