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MEG Energy earns $159M in Q4; high oil prices offset by WCS differential

MEG Energy earns $159M in Q4; high oil prices offset by WCS differential

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. says it earned $159 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, a 10 per cent decrease from the prior year's quarter in spite of achieving record bitumen production.
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Rapid demise of 'Dilbert' is no surprise to those watching

Rapid demise of 'Dilbert' is no surprise to those watching

NEW YORK (AP) — The comic strip “Dilbert” disappeared with lightning speed following racist remarks by creator Scott Adams, but it shouldn't come as a shock to anyone who has followed them both.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Mondayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,260.13, up 40.94): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down 17 cents, or 0.64 per cent, to $26.57 on 33.8 million shares.
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U.S. auto parts supplier signs deal to buy Quebec's Uni-Select in $2.8-billion deal

U.S. auto parts supplier signs deal to buy Quebec's Uni-Select in $2.8-billion deal

MONTREAL — LKQ Corp. has signed a deal to buy Quebec-based Uni-Select Inc. in a roughly $2.8-billion deal that aims to boost the U.S. automotive equipment supplier's aftermarket business amid a thriving market.
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North American markets rally; recover some of last week's losses

North American markets rally; recover some of last week's losses

North American markets moved higher Monday as investor sentiment rallied in the aftermath of what was the worst week for stocks so far this year. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 40.94 points at 20,260.13.
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WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers offered 7.5-hour bus ride to destination after flight cancelled

WestJet customers were rebooked on a seven-and-a-half-hour bus trip from Calgary to Regina after their afternoon flight was cancelled Sunday.
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WVa bill would give tax credits to ex-residents to move back

WVa bill would give tax credits to ex-residents to move back

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia’s Senate passed a bill Monday that would give $25,000 in tax credits to former residents who move back to the state to work. The Senate passed the bill unanimously and sent it to the House of Delegates.
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Canada-China trade breaks record, as imports hit $100 billion

Canada-China trade breaks record, as imports hit $100 billion

VANCOUVER — Trade between China and Canada hit record levels in 2022, with imports breaking the $100-billion mark for the first time, Statistics Canada data show.
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DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

DeSantis takes over Disney district, punishing company

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World's self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don't Say Gay” law.
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Phoena CEO Greg Guyatt steps down, Corné Melissen takes helm of pot company

Phoena CEO Greg Guyatt steps down, Corné Melissen takes helm of pot company

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Phoena Inc. says chief executive Greg Guyatt has resigned. The Vaughan, Ont. cannabis company says Guyatt's resignation was effective Feb. 24 and comes three years after he joined the business.
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