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S&P/TSX composite loses nearly 200 points on fears of war in Europe

S&P/TSX composite loses nearly 200 points on fears of war in Europe

TORONTO — North American stock markets responded to headlines about a potential war in Europe and fell to start the week on word the U.S. will close its embassy in Kyiv.
Feds, N.L. say Muskrat Falls financing terms are signed, as Innu Nation cries foul

Feds, N.L. say Muskrat Falls financing terms are signed, as Innu Nation cries foul

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Ottawa and the Newfoundland and Labrador government have signed terms for two key pieces of a $5.
Gold miner Iamgold makes board changes in deal with RCF Management

Gold miner Iamgold makes board changes in deal with RCF Management

TORONTO — Iamgold has agreed to several demands from an activist investor, including the appointment of three new directors and a new chair, as it looks to avoid a costly and distracting proxy battle.
The travel itch is boosting vacation bookings, but COVID testing remains key hurdle

The travel itch is boosting vacation bookings, but COVID testing remains key hurdle

MONTREAL — Travel agencies and airlines are seeing a surge in bookings abroad as the spring break approaches, but a real spike will likely hinge on how far the federal government rolls back COVID-19 testing rules.
Ontario lowers deficit projection for this year to $13.1 billion

Ontario lowers deficit projection for this year to $13.1 billion

TORONTO — Ontario is projecting a $13.1-billion deficit this fiscal year, down from the province's last forecast, mostly due to higher revenues.
Resolute Forest Products buys remaining stake in two joint ventures in Quebec

Resolute Forest Products buys remaining stake in two joint ventures in Quebec

MONTREAL — Resolute Forest Products Inc. is announcing two acquisitions it says will improve the competitiveness of its wood products operations. The Montreal-based company says it has reached an agreement with Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
Corruption trial opens for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB scandal

Corruption trial opens for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB scandal

NEW YORK (AP) — Federal prosecutors told a jury Monday that a former Goldman Sachs executive pocketed $35 million in “secret kickbacks” in the multibillion-dollar ransacking of a Malaysian state investment fund, accusing the banker of playing a “cruc
Uber Eats launches new services, changes price structure for deliveries

Uber Eats launches new services, changes price structure for deliveries

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. says it's launching three new offerings for its Uber Eats services that charge restaurants lower commissions than the company has previously. The first of the offerings allows restaurants paying a 2.
NFI Group receives order from New York for 60 battery-electric buses

NFI Group receives order from New York for 60 battery-electric buses

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. says the New York City Transit Authority has ordered 60 battery-electric, zero-emission heavy-duty transit buses. Financial terms of the sale were not immediately available.
Saskatchewan residents no longer need to show vaccination status to enter places

Saskatchewan residents no longer need to show vaccination status to enter places

REGINA — Saskatchewan has lifted its public health order that required residents to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to enter most businesses. The vaccine passport system, which was brought in last October, ended at 12:01 a.m.