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FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare, 2nd review

FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare, 2nd review

WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal health advisers voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig’s disease, a remarkable turnaround for the much-debated medication that was previously rejected by the same group
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Cineplex says it will push on to secure payout from Cineworld despite bankruptcy

Cineplex says it will push on to secure payout from Cineworld despite bankruptcy

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it remains focused on recouping the value of a judgement against Cineworld Group PLC despite the U.K.-based movie theatre operator's bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Toronto-based Cineplex was awarded $1.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,241.44, up 153.29 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 91 cents, or 2.23 per cent, to $39.97 on 19.3 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite closes higher along with U.S. markets despite oil price drop

S&P/TSX composite closes higher along with U.S. markets despite oil price drop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets despite a drop in the price of oil that pushed energy stocks down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 153.29 points at 19,241.44 as the Bank of Canada's 0.
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Stocks charge higher on Wall Street, erasing weekly losses

Stocks charge higher on Wall Street, erasing weekly losses

NEW YORK — Stock indexes on Wall Street closed solidly higher Wednesday, placing the market on pace to break a 3-week losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 1.
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WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

CALGARY — WestJet workers are getting a new look as the airline revamps its uniforms with an eye to gender inclusivity.
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Canadians vulnerable to 'payment shock' as debt, interest rates climb, experts say

Canadians vulnerable to 'payment shock' as debt, interest rates climb, experts say

Canadians are increasingly vulnerable to "payment shock" as higher household debt levels collide with oversized interest rate hikes.
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Government emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues

Government emissions targets for fertilizer use unrealistic, industry report argues

CALGARY — A new industry-led report suggests Canada's farmers can likely only achieve half of the federal government's targeted 30 per cent reduction in fertilizer emissions by 2030.
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Serena Williams' goodbye to U.S. Open a ratings boon to ESPN

Serena Williams' goodbye to U.S. Open a ratings boon to ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams' long goodbye to the U.S. Open proved a boon to ESPN.
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Report says Nova Scotia government can do more to offset impact of inflation

Report says Nova Scotia government can do more to offset impact of inflation

HALIFAX — As inflation reaches its highest level in decades, a new report says 50 per cent of Nova Scotia’s workers are earning less than required to meet their basic needs.
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