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Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

Residents waiting on freight after N.W.T. cancels annual barge to Sachs Harbour

SACHS HARBOUR, N.W.T. — Austin Larocque says he doesn't know when he may get most of his worldly possessions, currently sitting in a shipping container in Sachs Harbour, N.W.T.
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'Saviour for the world:' Saskatchewan fills resource gaps caused by war in Ukraine

'Saviour for the world:' Saskatchewan fills resource gaps caused by war in Ukraine

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. is in a position to grow, the president of the Saskatoon-based Uranium giant recently told investors, because a “geopolitical crisis has hit our market” with Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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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: Rate announcement The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday.
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Boomtown no more: How Alberta's economy has changed, in spite of sky-high oil prices

Boomtown no more: How Alberta's economy has changed, in spite of sky-high oil prices

CALGARY — To take the temperature of the local economy, Lloydminster Mayor Gerald Aalbers only needs to look out the window.
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Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music video

Taylor Swift drops '3am' edition of 'Midnights,' music video

NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift has said “Midnights” was inspired by certain key sleepless nights — something many of her fans undoubtedly experienced as the singer-songwriter dropped seven bonus tracks and a music video just hours after the album's rel
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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 (18,860.95, up 281.66 points): NorZinc Ltd. (TSX:NZC). Materials. Up half a cent, or 20 per cent, to three cents on 8.9 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite up almost 300 points, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended up almost 300 points on Friday, buoyed by gains in the base metals sector, while markets in the U.S. were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 281.66 points at 18,860.95.
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Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

Industry minister on Canada-U.S. Nexus dispute: 'Should be an easy one to resolve'

WASHINGTON — Canada's clash with the United States over the Nexus trusted-traveller program should be resolved well before the president and prime minister meet in December, Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Friday.
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Corus Entertainment takes $350M goodwill impairment charge, reports Q4 loss

Corus Entertainment takes $350M goodwill impairment charge, reports Q4 loss

TORONTO — Shares in Corus Entertainment Inc. fell as much as 10 per cent after it reported a fourth-quarter loss of $367.
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Price discount for Canadian oil widened in October; experts see weakness until 2023

Price discount for Canadian oil widened in October; experts see weakness until 2023

CALGARY — Oil from Western Canada is once again trading at a significant discount compared to global prices, and some experts say recovery isn't expected until later in 2023.
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