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Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, health minister says

Proof of pre-existing illness not required for COVID-19 shot, health minister says

TORONTO — Ontarians won't be asked to provide proof of their pre-existing health conditions to access a COVID-19 vaccine during the second phase of the province's immunization effort, the health minister said on Monday.
Royal Bank replaces Shopify as most valuable company as TSX hits intraday high

Royal Bank replaces Shopify as most valuable company as TSX hits intraday high

TORONTO — The Royal Bank of Canada has replaced Shopify Inc. as the country's most valuable company as the technology sector faded Monday despite a run-up of the S&P/TSX composite index. Canada's main stock index closed up 76.82 points to 18,457.
Public sector union challenges 7-Eleven’s plan to serve booze in stores

Public sector union challenges 7-Eleven’s plan to serve booze in stores

TORONTO — A union that represents many of Ontario’s liquor store workers said it objects to 7-Eleven's recent liquor sales licence applications in Ontario, part of the retailer's plan to serve alcohol in some of its stores.
More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.

More sports books launching online casinos in the U.S.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Companies that are well-known for conducting online sports betting are branching out into the online casino business. The latest such deal was announced Monday when FanDuel and Boyd Gaming Corp.
Businesses and provincial officials hopeful for reopening of Atlantic bubble

Businesses and provincial officials hopeful for reopening of Atlantic bubble

FREDERICTON — The CEO of the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce says the sooner the Atlantic bubble can be restored, the better.
Attack on Saudi oil site fuels upward march for crude prices

Attack on Saudi oil site fuels upward march for crude prices

BANGKOK — Oil prices remained elevated Monday as Saudi Arabian oil facilities were targeted by drone strikes just days after the largest crude exporting nations in the world said they would not increase output.
Meme fav GameStop eyes digital shift and stock flies again

Meme fav GameStop eyes digital shift and stock flies again

NEW YORK — GameStop took a step toward a more digital future Monday, naming an activist investor to lead company efforts to push more of its business online.
GTA malls entering grey zone use staff at doors, tech to track capacity

GTA malls entering grey zone use staff at doors, tech to track capacity

TORONTO — Greater Toronto Area malls are using capacity tracking technology and staff stationed at doors to abide by COVID-19 rules that went into effect in parts of the region Monday.
Shipping industry warns of disruptions from potential strike at Port of Montreal

Shipping industry warns of disruptions from potential strike at Port of Montreal

MONTREAL — The Shipping Federation of Canada is warning that a potential strike at the Port of Montreal is already having a damaging impact even as negotiations are set to resume Wednesday with the help of mediators.
All the rage: Vengeance Van offers anxiety outlet on wheels

All the rage: Vengeance Van offers anxiety outlet on wheels

OTTAWA — On a quiet crescent in suburban Ottawa, Grace Roswell is seeing red.