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Brookfield Infrastructure revises Inter Pipeline bid to include all-cash option

Brookfield Infrastructure revises Inter Pipeline bid to include all-cash option

TORONTO — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has revised its hostile takeover offer for Inter Pipeline Ltd. to give shareholders the option to receive their entire payment in cash, instead of a mix of cash and shares, if they desire.
Parkas are the new handbag: Moose Knuckles plots growth with luxury market veteran

Parkas are the new handbag: Moose Knuckles plots growth with luxury market veteran

He describes the luxury apparel market as a three-legged stool: Handbags, footwear and – the up-and-comer – outerwear. It’s that last leg that has industry veteran Victor Luis investing in Canadian upscale parka and sportswear brand Moose Knuckles.
Rapper IDK to launch music business program at Harvard

Rapper IDK to launch music business program at Harvard

NEW YORK (AP) — Rapper IDK is launching a music business program at Harvard University for students of color.
AstraZeneca, EU both claim a win in vaccine delivery tussle

AstraZeneca, EU both claim a win in vaccine delivery tussle

BRUSSELS (AP) — A Belgian court ruled Friday that coronavirus vaccine-maker AstraZeneca had committed a “serious breach” of its contract with the European Union amid a major legal battle over delivery obligations that has tarnished the company’s imag
Taseko Mines says chief executive and chief operating officers to retire

Taseko Mines says chief executive and chief operating officers to retire

VANCOUVER — Taseko Mines Ltd, says chief executive Russell Hallbauer and chief operating officer John McManus will retire at the end of the month.
US Mint to issue quarters honoring notable American women

US Mint to issue quarters honoring notable American women

Poet and author Maya Angelou, America’s first woman in space and a revered Cherokee Nation leader are among female trailblazers whose likenesses will appear on the U.S. quarter.
Cash payments take center stage in Newsom's 1st recall ad

Cash payments take center stage in Newsom's 1st recall ad

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As both summer and the scheduling of a recall election date loom, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to make sure Californians know about the cash payments and prize money he is doling out.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,144.04, down 86.92 points.). Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $2.12, or 4.67 per cent, to $43.29 on 20.
N.L. government's $505-million aid for Terra Nova a good deal, energy minister says

N.L. government's $505-million aid for Terra Nova a good deal, energy minister says

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S&P/TSX composite falls on commodity price weakness, partially offset by tech gains

S&P/TSX composite falls on commodity price weakness, partially offset by tech gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index had its worst day in nearly a month and the loonie hit a seven-week low as investors continued to react to the U.S. Federal Reserve's commentary about interest rates increasing sooner than expected.