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VANCOUVER — An arctic stranglehold on much of Western Canada is loosening on all but northern Alberta, while a Pacific low-pressure system brings snow to much of British Columbia.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,948.09, up 113.79): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Up 35 cents, or 0.26 per cent, to 132.80 on 11 million shares.

Two Canadian mayors are imploring the federal government to help create a multi-jurisdictional strategy to combat what they say are rising extortion threats towards businesses in their cities, particularly South Asian ones.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index declined more than 100 points on Tuesday, weighed down by losses in energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. stock markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 113.79 points at 20,948.09.

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have claimed catcher Brian Serven off waivers from the Chicago Cubs, the Major League Baseball team announced Tuesday.

Several parts of Ontario are under various winter weather warnings, including an extreme cold warning for a stretch of communities in the province's southwest.

TORONTO — Stock and bond markets have a bumpy year ahead of them but will end 2024 on a positive note as they navigate the last mile of inflation and tightened monetary policy, a new report from Edward Jones says.

TORONTO — Burger King's parent company has signed a US$1 billion deal to buy the brand's largest U.S. franchisee. Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced Tuesday that it will purchase Carrols Restaurant Group Inc.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it produced 4.05 million ounces of gold in 2023 based on its preliminary figures.

TORONTO — It seems only fitting that Canadian welterweight (Proper) Mike Malott helps set the table for the two title fights that wrap up Saturday's UFC 297 fight card in Toronto Malott (10-1-1) is battling his way to the front of the line, or at lea