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WASHINGTON — U.S. productivity increased at a solid 4.6% pace in the July-September quarter, slightly below the initial estimate, while labour costs fell at a slower pace.

Christopher Nolan, one of Warner Bros.’ most important filmmakers, has come out strongly against the company’s decision to debut its films on HBO Max and in theatres in 2021.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov.

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says the latest round of health restrictions in the province isn't getting the job done on high rates of COVID-19. Dr.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The head of a Newfoundland and Labrador labour organization says there were hopes a few dozen tradespeople might be rehired at Husky’s West White Rose worksite in Argentia, N.L., after last week’s announcement of $41.

CALGARY — Shares in junior oil and gas producer Cardinal Energy Ltd. rose eight cents or 12.3 per cent on Monday to 73 cents after it announced billionaire oilman Murray Edwards stands to nearly double his stake in the company to about 18 per cent.

WARSAW, Poland — Poland's state-run oil company, PKN Orlen, announced Monday that it was buying Polska Press, a large private media group currently under German control that owns a wide swath of daily and weekly newspapers in the country.

MONTREAL — Two investor advisory services have recommended that shareholders of Transat AT Inc. support a takeover offer from Air Canada at a reduced price.

MONTREAL — Courier services are grappling with a record-setting number of packages as the second wave of virus cases force more people to do their holiday shopping online.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved to within two per cent of a record high Monday on gains in the materials and technology sectors. Gold and silver prices increased, partly on expectations that U.S.