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North American stock markets mixed and U.S dollar, bond yields rise

North American stock markets mixed and U.S dollar, bond yields rise

North American equity markets saw weak performances on Tuesday, as strength in the U.S. dollar and bond yields placed downward pressure on energy and gold prices.
Alberta businesses call for vaccine passport

Alberta businesses call for vaccine passport

CALGARY — As a fourth wave of COVID-19 cases pushes Alberta's hospitals to the brink, many local businesses are increasingly frustrated with the provincial government's refusal so far to introduce a vaccine passport program.
North American stock markets mixed and U.S dollar, bond yields rise

North American stock markets mixed and U.S dollar, bond yields rise

TORONTO — North American equity markets saw weak performances on Tuesday, as strength in the U.S. dollar and bond yields placed downward pressure on energy and gold prices. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 14.80 points at 20,806.63.
Enbridge advances Gulf Coast strategy with US$3B Moda Midstream purchase

Enbridge advances Gulf Coast strategy with US$3B Moda Midstream purchase

CALGARY — Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. is increasing its presence on the U.S. Gulf Coast through a US$3-billion acquisition. The Calgary-based company said Tuesday it will buy U.S.
Elizabeth Holmes' trial to dissect downfall of a tech star

Elizabeth Holmes' trial to dissect downfall of a tech star

Just six years ago, Elizabeth Holmes seemed destined to fulfill her dream of becoming Silicon Valley's next superstar.
Three millennials share their best financial advice for saving money

Three millennials share their best financial advice for saving money

With a growing body of financial education available on social media or a quick visit to a search engine, it can be tricky to separate relevant advice from clickbait, especially for younger Canadians.
Idaho enacts crisis hospital care standards amid COVID surge

Idaho enacts crisis hospital care standards amid COVID surge

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho public health leaders activated “crisis standards of care” for the state's northern hospitals because there are more coronavirus patients than the institutions can handle.
CAE and Air Canada sign five-year aircraft maintenance training partnership

CAE and Air Canada sign five-year aircraft maintenance training partnership

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. and Air Canada have signed a five-year aircraft maintenance training partnership agreement.
August home sales in Montreal down 30 per cent year over year: Quebec board

August home sales in Montreal down 30 per cent year over year: Quebec board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says August home sales and new listings in the Montreal region were down about 30 per cent each from last year.
EU to seek daily fines against Poland over justice concerns

EU to seek daily fines against Poland over justice concerns

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved Tuesday to force Poland to comply with the rulings of Europe’s top court with plans to seek daily fines against the nationalist government in Warsaw linked to a long-running dispute over justice independence i