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US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

US ramps up Ukraine warning, says Russia may invade any day

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Friday escalated dire warnings of a possibly imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine, saying it could happen at any moment, even as emergency diplomatic efforts continued.
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Energy lifts S&P/TSX composite higher as oil tops US$93 a barrel; U.S. indexes down

Energy lifts S&P/TSX composite higher as oil tops US$93 a barrel; U.S. indexes down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up slightly Friday as oil prices topped US$93 a barrel on tensions in Ukraine, while U.S. stock markets were down sharply over rate hike fears. The volatile cap to the week came after high U.S.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,548.84, up 17.12 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down 48 cents, or 1.72 per cent, to $27.
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Stocks fall, this time on Ukraine worries, to cap rough week

Stocks fall, this time on Ukraine worries, to cap rough week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled again Friday, and this time bond yields joined in the swoon as worries about an imminent Russian invasion of Ukraine piled onto Wall Street’s already heavy list of concerns about inflation and interest rates.
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Ontario snacks ban, Quebec closures hurt Cineplex's Spider-Man recovery

Ontario snacks ban, Quebec closures hurt Cineplex's Spider-Man recovery

TORONTO — A popcorn ban across Ontario and movie theatre closures in Quebec hobbled the recovery of Canada's largest film exhibitor Cineplex Inc. over the Christmas holidays just as Spider-Man arrived to save the day.
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Magna feels the pressure from bridge closure as auto sector's losses climb

Magna feels the pressure from bridge closure as auto sector's losses climb

AURORA, ONT. — Canadian auto parts manufacturer Magna International Inc. says it is beginning to feel the impact of the Ambassador Bridge blockades on its business.
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Enbridge to settle on new Mainline tolling plan by summer: Monaco

Enbridge to settle on new Mainline tolling plan by summer: Monaco

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. expects to settle on a new tolling plan for its Mainline pipeline system this summer, the Calgary-based company said Friday.
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From Zendaya to Schwarzenegger, celebs pack Super Bowl ads

From Zendaya to Schwarzenegger, celebs pack Super Bowl ads

Who is your favorite celebrity? Chances are, they’re in a Super Bowl ad this year. While Super Bowl ads usually feature a bevy of big names, this year, advertisers have gone even further.
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CAE reports $26.2M Q3 profit, down from $48.8M a year ago, revenue up

CAE reports $26.2M Q3 profit, down from $48.8M a year ago, revenue up

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. says its profit in its latest quarter fell compared with a year ago as its revenue climbed higher. The Montreal-based company says its net income attributable to equity holders fell to $26.
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Honda suspends one production line for day shift at plant in Alliston, Ont.

Honda suspends one production line for day shift at plant in Alliston, Ont.

TORONTO — Honda Canada says it's temporarily suspending manufacturing on one production line during the day shift at its plant in Alliston, Ont., today due to border delays.
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