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TORONTO — Scotiabank kicked off bank earnings with results that showed earnings growth in its international banking division, though overall results were weighed down by about $500 million in one-time charges.

BEIJING (AP) — China is ready to “forge closer partnership” with Russia in energy, a state news agency quoted President Xi Jinping as saying in a letter Tuesday, potentially expanding ties that irk Washington by helping the Kremlin resist sanctions o

BERLIN (AP) — It is time for China to move away from massive lockdowns and toward a more targeted approach to COVID-19, the head of the International Monetary Fund said days after widespread protests broke out , a change that would ease the impact to

U.S. consumer confidence fell for the second straight month in November amid ongoing high inflation, rising interest rates , and layoffs in the tech sector . The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 100.

MONTREAL — Bombardier says NetJets has placed a firm order for four Global 8000 aircraft and will be the fleet launch customer for the jets. The order is valued at US$312 million based on list prices.

MONTREAL — Instead of donating money to charity, Noémie Sauvé gives back to her community in a different way.

NEW YORK (AP) — “Stay,” the smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

Shaw Communications Inc. says it remains optimistic the company will be able to complete its deal to be bought by Rogers Communications Inc. despite opposition from the Competition Bureau.

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. is expanding two of its biggest fast-food brands in Eastern Europe through an affiliate of restaurant operator McWin.