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EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

EPA approves California rules phasing out diesel trucks

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
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Tech sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise

Tech sector helps lead S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. stock markets also rise

Canada’s main stock index climbed more than 150 points Friday to close out the first quarter of the year in positive territory in spite of this month’s Silicon Valley Bank-related market turmoil. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 158.
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Stocks gain as Wall Street closes out winning March, quarter

Stocks gain as Wall Street closes out winning March, quarter

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rallied on Wall Street and closed out a winning March despite a long list of worries for investors. The S&P 500 gained 1.4% Friday and rose 3.5% for the month, with tech stocks leading the way.
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WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots will launch a strike authorization vote Monday as contract talks with management drag on, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday.
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A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February

A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed's yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.
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A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc.
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Enbridge plans to partner on clean ammonia facility in Corpus Christi, TX

Enbridge plans to partner on clean ammonia facility in Corpus Christi, TX

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a letter of intent with Yara Clean Ammonia to jointly develop a blue ammonia production facility at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Centre near Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Economy grew 0.5 per cent in January, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.5 per cent in January, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Economic growth resumed in January and came in better than first expected following a small contraction in December, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product rose 0.
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The $26-billion Rogers-Shaw deal: a timeline of key events

The $26-billion Rogers-Shaw deal: a timeline of key events

Rogers Communications Inc's $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared the last regulatory hurdle Friday, more than two years after the deal was first announced.
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Ottawa gives final approval for Rogers $26B purchase of Shaw

Ottawa gives final approval for Rogers $26B purchase of Shaw

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc's $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared the final regulatory hurdle Friday, more than two years after the deal was first announced.
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