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Latest failure: firm bidding to produce power from Fundy tides files for bankruptcy

Latest failure: firm bidding to produce power from Fundy tides files for bankruptcy

HALIFAX — Another energy company has failed in its bid to develop tidal power from the Bay of Fundy, and fishing groups are worried about tonnes of materials and equipment left on the ocean floor.
Ukraine gets a new chief diplomat as the war with Russia enters a critical phase

Ukraine gets a new chief diplomat as the war with Russia enters a critical phase

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament approved the appointment of a new foreign minister Thursday, two lawmakers said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to breathe fresh life into his administration with the war against Russia poised for wh
Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness

Nova Scotia bill would give workers 27-week unpaid leave for serious illness

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has tabled a bill that would significantly increase the amount of unpaid time off for employees who develop a serious illness or are severely hurt on the job.
Red Lobster will soon exit from bankruptcy after judge approves sale to new owner

Red Lobster will soon exit from bankruptcy after judge approves sale to new owner

NEW YORK (AP) — After months of dozens of restaurant closings and headlines about “endless shrimp” woes, Red Lobster is poised to soon exit from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. A U.S.
Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report

Canadian canola industry could take $1B hit in wake of Chinese trade actions: Report

CALGARY — Canada's canola industry could take a $1-billion hit in the wake of Chinese trade actions, according to a new report from an international credit rating agency.
US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

US widens indictment of Russians in 'WhisperGate' conspiracy to destroy Ukrainian and NATO systems

BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department has widened its indictment of Russians in the so-called ‘WhisperGate’ malware attack aimed at destroying computer systems in Ukraine and 26 NATO allies including the United States.
Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

Ontario's corner stores begin selling alcohol as rules loosen

TORONTO — Convenience stores across Ontario started selling booze on Thursday as the province significantly loosened its grip on the alcohol marketplace.
Teen vaping hits 10-year low in US

Teen vaping hits 10-year low in US

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer adolescents are vaping this year than at any point in the last decade, government officials reported Thursday, pointing to a shrinking number of high school students who are using Elf Bar and other fruity, unauthorized e-cigar
Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

Toronto-area home sales decline in August, but rate cut could spur activity: board

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says home sales in August fell from last year as average home prices edged lower. The board said there were 4,975 homes sold in August in the Greater Toronto Area, a 5.
Private equity firm Birch Hill signs deal to buy Rexall Pharmacy and Well.ca

Private equity firm Birch Hill signs deal to buy Rexall Pharmacy and Well.ca

TORONTO — Drugstore chain Rexall Pharmacy Group and online retailer Well.ca are due to land under Canadian ownership after a Toronto-based private equity firm announced Thursday that it would purchase both brands from McKesson Corp.
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