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Vancouver home sales surge 56.2 per cent to record level in September

Vancouver home sales surge 56.2 per cent to record level in September

The real estate market in Vancouver had its best September on record this year in terms of the number of homes sold. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said on Friday that 3,643 homes were sold last month, up 56.
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: Trade numbers Statistics Canada will release its international merchandise trade numbers for August on Tuesday.
Aurora increases executive compensation after layoffs, $3.3 billion in losses

Aurora increases executive compensation after layoffs, $3.3 billion in losses

Aurora Cannabis Inc. handed out millions in compensation and salary increases to executives as the company was laying off more than 1,000 workers and reporting billions in losses.
Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed

Tesla sales surge as global demand picks up speed

Tesla's third-quarter sales jumped 44% as global demand for its electric vehicles outpaced that of most other automakers.
Painted Pony shareholders approve sale to Canadian Natural Resources

Painted Pony shareholders approve sale to Canadian Natural Resources

CALGARY — Shareholders in Calgary-based Painted Pony Energy Ltd. have approved its sale to much larger Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. for 69 cents per share.
North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie falls

North American stock markets down in early trading, loonie falls

TORONTO — North American stock markets were down in early trading as investors took in the news that U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 86.47 points at 16,098.07.
EU leaders overcome Cyprus veto, agree to Belarus sanctions

EU leaders overcome Cyprus veto, agree to Belarus sanctions

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed early Friday to impose sanctions on dozens of senior officials in Belarus accused of falsifying presidential election results and leading a crackdown on peaceful protesters, after unblocking a veto against the
Head of Bombardier Aviation leaving as it streamlines to focus on business aircraft

Head of Bombardier Aviation leaving as it streamlines to focus on business aircraft

MONTREAL — The head of Bombardier's aviation division is leaving the company as it streamlines the management team to refocus solely on business aircraft.
Google to pay global publishers US$1 billion over three years for news content

Google to pay global publishers US$1 billion over three years for news content

TORONTO — Google says it will pay publishers around the world about US$1 billion over the next three years for use of their content, the company's latest effort to relax tensions over its share of advertising sales that help fund the news industry.
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 (16,184.54, up 63.16 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 76 cents, or 4.67 per cent, to $15.50 on 10.9 million shares.
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