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‘Jumanji’ tops box office for third straight weekend
NEW YORK – “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” outdid another weekend’s worth of newcomers to…
Davos founder hopes Trump and his critics keep open minds
DAVOS, Switzerland – The founder of the World Economic Forum says he hopes President Donald…
IMF raises outlook for Canadian economy, upgrades global economic projections
WASHINGTON – The International Monetary Fund raised its estimate for economic growth in Canada this…
CanniMed, Aurora to continue stand-still agreement ahead of shareholder vote
SASKATOON – CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. says its truce with rival medical marijuana company Aurora Cannabis…
End to government shutdown in sight as Dems halt filibuster
WASHINGTON – Congress sped toward reopening the government Monday, as Senate Democrats dropped their objections…
Sears employees, pensioners alarmed by insolvency fees, lawyers say
TORONTO – Sears Canada pensioners, former and current employees say the nearly $52.9 million in…
Corporate Canada urged to up its game in promoting NAFTA with Americans
OTTAWA – For all of Canada’s efforts to promote the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Emerging YouTubers feel the sting of sudden changes to money-making channels
TORONTO – Ray Reynolds has attracted over 200,000 views to his travel adventures on YouTube,…
Grocers adding online heft as Amazon raises home delivery stakes
More Canadians may soon be able to order their groceries online for delivery as the…
Solar industry on edge as Trump weighs tariffs on panels
DALLAS – Solar energy is booming in the United States, but companies riding the wave…
Canada rejects angry American NAFTA criticism, says it has tabled extensive text
OTTAWA – Canada is shooting back at American criticism that it is being inflexible and…
Bell Media and NFL take appeal over Super Bowl ad policy to Supreme Court
TORONTO – Bell Canada and the National Football League applied earlier this month to have…
Trump to face mixed welcome at elite Davos gathering
DAVOS, Switzerland – In Davos this week, participants can experience “a day in the life…
Trump business ethics pledges left plenty room for profiting
NEW YORK – Among the many promises Donald Trump made a year ago to assure…
Plate fight is over: Saskatchewan ends ban on Alberta plates at its job sites
EDMONTON – Saskatchewan — facing a free trade probe and potential multimillion-dollar fines for banning…
Large fire erupts when truck carrying ethanol hits train at B.C. rail yard
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. – Firefighters were still on the scene of a large fire in…
Bell Media signs deal with Starz to bring content to Canada
Bell Media has signed a multi-year content deal with Starz, the No. 2-ranked premium paid…
NewsAlert: Twitter Chief Operating Officer Anthony Noto has resigned
SAN FRANCISCO – Twitter Chief Operating Officer Anthony Noto, a key executive at the social…
National Bank to build new head office building in downtown Montreal
MONTREAL – National Bank announced plans to build a new head office in downtown Montreal.…
CBS News appoints new leader for evening newscast
NEW YORK – CBS News has appointed Mosheh Oinounou (WAH-noo-noo) as the top behind-the-scenes executive…
Rising interest rates could negatively impact Ontario’s economy:Report
TORONTO – Rising interest rates could have a “significant” impact on Ontario’s economy as the…
Cara’s ready for U.S. and Canadian expansion after the Keg’s purchase
TORONTO – Cara Operations Ltd. is beefing up its already large presence in the Canadian…
Ratings for NFL conference championships down 8 per cent
NEW YORK – More than 40 million people watched the NFL’s two preliminaries for the…
QuickQuotes from business on Canada agreeing to revised TPP trade deal
Canadian business sectors had mixed reactions to news that Canada and the remaining members of…