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Saks Global closes Neiman Marcus offices in New York, Dallas

Saks Global closes Neiman Marcus offices in New York, Dallas

Saks Global says it is closing two U.S. offices as it consolidates its corporate footprint after a merger of several luxury brands. Saks Global spokesperson Nicole Schoenberg says the offices are Neiman Marcus hubs in New York and Dallas.
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Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years

Loblaw to open 80 stores in 2025 as part of $10-billion investment over five years

Loblaw says it's planning to open 80 new grocery and pharmacy stores this year, about 50 of which will be discount grocers. The company says the new locations are part of an approximately $10 billion investment over the next five years, including $2.
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New 14-storey tower at Halifax hospital ready for patients by 2031

New 14-storey tower at Halifax hospital ready for patients by 2031

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has announced it has finalized an agreement to construct a $7.4-billion 14-storey tower at a Halifax hospital site that will be ready for patients by 2031.
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A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

A running list of Ontario election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by the Ontario Progressive Conservatives, NDP, Liberals and Greens in the province's snap election campaign. The vote is set for Feb. 27. Progressive Conservatives Feb.
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Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.
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Majority of Proline players behind Canada downing U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final

Majority of Proline players behind Canada downing U.S. in 4 Nations Face-Off final

An overwhelming majority of Proline bettors see Canada earning redemption in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament final. According to the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp.
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With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
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Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland succeeds in bid to sever property so it can raise money to move animals

Marineland is set to sever its sprawling property so it can take out mortgages in order to fund park operations and eventually move its animals, including more than two dozen beluga whales, the tourist attraction said at a public hearing Tuesday.
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Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola files for bankruptcy protection

Troubled electric vehicle maker Nikola has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection months after saying that it would likely run out of cash early this year.
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Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration

Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler, former Georgia senator, to lead Small Business Administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kelly Loeffler , a Georgia businesswoman and former senator, to lead the Small Business Administration, returning a stalwart supporter of President Donald Trump to Washington.
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