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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Cargojet results Cargojet Inc. will report its fourth-quarter results and hold a conference call with investors before markets open on Monday.
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Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

CALGARY — Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn't hesitate.
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US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.
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West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year's coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renew
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Private US spacecraft is on its side on the moon with some antennas covered up, the company says

Private US spacecraft is on its side on the moon with some antennas covered up, the company says

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A private U.S. lunar lander tipped over at touchdown and ended up on its side near the moon’s south pole, hampering communications, company officials said Friday.
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,413.15, up 95.07 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 57 cents, or 1.26 per cent, to $45.79 on 14.0 million shares.
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'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown

'Fiasco': Lynx passengers left scrambling after airline announces shutdown

Passengers booked with Lynx Air were left scrambling to replace cancelled flights after the ultra-low-cost airline announced Thursday evening that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection. All flights scheduled Monday, Feb.
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Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta regulator accepts Rockies coal mine application, will call public hearing

Alberta's energy regulator has accepted initial applications and is to open public hearings for a controversial open-pit coal mine on the eastern slopes of the province's southern Rocky Mountains that has already been turned down twice.
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Canadian stocks, S&P 500 and Dow bask in Nvidia's 'halo effect' to end the week

Canadian stocks, S&P 500 and Dow bask in Nvidia's 'halo effect' to end the week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 100 points Friday, while U.S. markets mostly held on to their gains after soaring the day before.
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Stock market today: Wall Street clings to modest gains and marks another winning week

Stock market today: Wall Street clings to modest gains and marks another winning week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks clung to modest gains on Wall Street, enough to edge the S&P 500 index to another record high and its sixth winning week in the last seven.
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