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‘Turtles’ sequel underwhelms, women drive ‘Me Before You’
LOS ANGELES – Turtle power isn’t all that strong the second time around, according to…
A quick look at federal projects to use social financing for skills training
OTTAWA – The federal government is looking more and more at getting into the world…
Chinese company Suning buys majority stake in Inter Milan
NANJING, China – Retail giant Suning has bought a majority stake in Inter Milan, marking…
Centerra Gold faces fresh criminal probe by Kyrgyz Republic, demand for millions
TORONTO – Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) says its Kumtor subsidiary is the target of a…
Pricey produce prompts some shoppers to snub certain fruit, veggies, survey says
TORONTO – Some Canadians are snubbing expensive fruits and vegetables, instead turning to frozen produce…
Yellen: Economy improving but timing of rate hike is unclear
WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen indicated Monday that the U.S. economy is improving…
Private investors eye public assets like airports, highways: investor
OTTAWA – Major public assets like airports, ports and highways would offer some the most…
Canadian airports face longer security lines without more funding, say experts
MONTREAL – Canadians risk flight delays and even longer airport security lines unless Ottawa boosts…
Suncor says Fort McMurray oilsands operations to be back up by end of June
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. says it expects its oilsands operations in Fort McMurray, Alta.,…
AP NewsBreak: EU pressures Thailand on fish, labour reform
BRUSSELS – The European Union warned Thailand on Tuesday to take “swift and determined action”…
Hong Kongers accuse France’s Lancome of kowtowing to Beijing
HONG KONG – French cosmetics company Lancome has sparked a backlash in Hong Kong after…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Suncor Energy plans to raise $2.5B in share issue to pay for Syncrude stake
CALGARY – Suncor Energy says it plans to raise $2.5 billion in a bought deal…
Corus CFO to retire, replacement has worked for Telus, CTV, Rogers
TORONTO – Corus Entertainment has announced that one of its long-time senior executives will retire…
Quebec suspends anti-Uber bill 90 days to negotiate with ride-hailing company
QUEBEC – The Quebec government will suspend the implementation of an anti-Uber bill for 90…
Sears Canada hikes cost-cutting target, reports lower Q1 sales, bigger loss
TORONTO – Sears Canada is continuing to lose money and says it’s increasing its 2016…
Ontario will spend up to $8.3 billion to fight climate change, offer incentives
TORONTO – Ontario’s action plan on climate change, expected to be released Wednesday, will include…
Axl Rose demands Google take down unflattering pictures
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Axl Rose is demanding Google take down several unflattering images of…
CPP Investment Board lines up US$450 million oil and gas deal with LongPoint
TORONTO – Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has committed US$450 million to LongPoint Minerals, a…
Wildfire prompts Cenovus, Canadian Natural to shut Pelican Lake production
WABASCA, Alta. – An out-of-control wildfire in northern Alberta has prompted two companies to curtail…
Israel indicts French immigrants in 9.1 million euro scam
JERUSALEM – Israel’s state prosecutor indicted four new immigrants from France on Wednesday for allegedly…
Oregon races to finalize rules for marijuana, issue licenses
PORTLAND, Ore. – After months of public hearings with pot growers, lawmen, public health officials…
Hydro-Quebec to expand international market, aims to double revenues by 2030
MONTREAL – Hydro-Quebec is hoping to double its revenues in the next 15 years or…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…