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New health rules in Alberta failing to bend COVID-19 curve: top doctor

New health rules in Alberta failing to bend COVID-19 curve: top doctor

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.
Layoffs at Husky worksite announced after company gets $41.5 million in public cash

Layoffs at Husky worksite announced after company gets $41.5 million in public cash

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.
Cardinal Energy jumps on billionaire Murray Edwards' increased investment

Cardinal Energy jumps on billionaire Murray Edwards' increased investment

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.
Polish state oil refiner buying key private media company

Polish state oil refiner buying key private media company

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.
Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis, ISS back revised Transat deal with Air Canada

Proxy advisory firms Glass Lewis, ISS back revised Transat deal with Air Canada

MONTREAL — Two investor advisory services have recommended that shareholders of Transat AT Inc. support a takeover offer from Air Canada at a reduced price.
Record demand for package delivery expected to continue into 2021

Record demand for package delivery expected to continue into 2021

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.
S&P/TSX composite approaches record high with help from materials, technology

S&P/TSX composite approaches record high with help from materials, technology

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.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (17,582.35, up 61.38 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down nine cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $22.88 on 27.3 million shares.
Visa investigating Pornhub after child abuse claims made in New York Times

Visa investigating Pornhub after child abuse claims made in New York Times

MONTREAL — Visa is joining MasterCard in investigating allegations against Pornhub.com after a newspaper alleged the website is hosting videos depicting child abuse.
The Dylan catalogue, a 60-year rock 'n' roll odyssey, is sold

The Dylan catalogue, a 60-year rock 'n' roll odyssey, is sold

NEW YORK — To many music lovers, Bob Dylan's songbook is priceless. Well, now he's put a price on it.