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B.C. businesses can apply for grant to offset latest COVID-19 shutdown costs

B.C. businesses can apply for grant to offset latest COVID-19 shutdown costs

VANCOUVER — New one-time grants are on the way for businesses in British Columbia that were forced to shut down by the latest COVID-19 restrictions.
More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada

More Canadians getting their pot from legal channels than ever before: Health Canada

TORONTO — An annual Health Canada survey suggests that Canadians purchased more cannabis from legal sources in 2021 than ever before, with sales from brick-and-mortar retail stores tipping into the majority for the first time since legalization.
Dye & Durham acquisition of TM Group in U.K. draws scrutiny from regulators

Dye & Durham acquisition of TM Group in U.K. draws scrutiny from regulators

TORONTO — Canadian software company Dye & Durham Ltd. says U.K. regulators are taking a closer look at its roughly $157 million acquisition of TM Group Ltd. that closed in July.
Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.8% in October, sees gain in November

Statistics Canada says economy grew 0.8% in October, sees gain in November

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy kept up its streak of monthly gains in October and appears to have done so again in November, which has left total economic activity within a statistical inch of where it was before COVID-19 hit.
Activist shareholder blames CN board as preferred CEO candidate bows out

Activist shareholder blames CN board as preferred CEO candidate bows out

MONTREAL — An activist shareholder of Canadian National Railway Co. has blamed the company's board of directors for failing to secure its preferred candidate for a new chief executive of the railway.
Top tips to trim your tax bill and beef up your returns before the end of 2021

Top tips to trim your tax bill and beef up your returns before the end of 2021

HALIFAX — The clock is ticking on 2021 but financial experts say there's still time to trim your tax bill and beef up your return with these simple steps.
New home sales jump 12.4% in November, highest in 7 months

New home sales jump 12.4% in November, highest in 7 months

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new single-family homes rose 12.4% in November, the fastest pace in seven months, as the housing industry continued to benefit from low mortgage rates and strong demand.
US adds Merck pill as 2nd easy-to-use drug against COVID-19

US adds Merck pill as 2nd easy-to-use drug against COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Thursday authorized the second pill against COVID-19, providing another easy-to-use medication to battle the rising tide of omicron infections.
US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000

US jobless claims unchanged at 205,000

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, remaining at a historically low level that reflects the job market's strong recovery from the coronavirus recession last year. Jobless claims remained at 205,000.
Consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years

Consumer prices up 5.7% over past year, fastest in 39 years

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years, as a surge in inflation confronts Americans with the holiday shopping season under way.