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Kizmet Impact plans IPO to bring change-making investments to everyday investors

Kizmet Impact plans IPO to bring change-making investments to everyday investors

TORONTO — For average investors entering the responsible investing space, many of the options most focused on making a measurable impact are out of reach.
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: Home sales The Canadian Real Estate Association will release January home sales figures on Tuesday.
Super Bowl ads look toward the future - and the past

Super Bowl ads look toward the future - and the past

NEW YORK (AP) — Super Bowl advertisers this year want Americans to forget about pandemic woes and focus on the future: of electric vehicles, mind reading Alexas, robots and cryptocurrency — and also to harken back to the nostalgic past of '90s movies
Restaurants facing another dim Valentine's Day hope diners coaxed out by the occasion

Restaurants facing another dim Valentine's Day hope diners coaxed out by the occasion

HALIFAX — It's one of the few celebrations that draws people to restaurants in the depths of winter. Yet some eateries are bracing for another lacklustre Valentine's Day amid ongoing physical distancing rules, capacity restrictions and uncertainty.
'Detroit Rams?' Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans

'Detroit Rams?' Odd Super Bowl shirts sold for Stafford fans

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In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5

In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) — COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday as U.S. regulators abruptly put the brakes on their efforts to speed review of the shots that Pfizer is testing for youngsters.
Saskatchewan premier asks border protesters to respect the freedoms of other people

Saskatchewan premier asks border protesters to respect the freedoms of other people

REGINA — Premier Scott Moe is asking protesters who are planning to attend demonstrations at Saskatchewan border crossings to not obstruct the freedoms of other people.
US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could happen at any moment, even as emergency diplomatic efforts continued.
Energy lifts S&P/TSX composite higher as oil tops US$93 a barrel; U.S. indexes down

Energy lifts S&P/TSX composite higher as oil tops US$93 a barrel; U.S. indexes down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up slightly Friday as oil prices topped US$93 a barrel on tensions in Ukraine, while U.S. stock markets were down sharply over rate hike fears. The volatile cap to the week came after high U.S.
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 (21,548.84, up 17.12 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down 48 cents, or 1.72 per cent, to $27.