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Musk: People banned from Twitter won't be restored for weeks

Musk: People banned from Twitter won't be restored for weeks

NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk said Wednesday that Twitter will not allow anyone who has been kicked off the site to return until it sets up procedures on how to do that, a process that will take at least a few weeks.
Musk's Twitter takeover creates uncertainty for professionals using platform for good

Musk's Twitter takeover creates uncertainty for professionals using platform for good

TORONTO — Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover has professionals considering fleeing the social media network, but some say abandoning the platform could give those who spread misinformation exactly want they want from credible voices: silence.
New wastewater plant for B.C.'s shishalh Nation brings environmental, economic gains

New wastewater plant for B.C.'s shishalh Nation brings environmental, economic gains

SECHELT, B.C. — A British Columbia First Nation has signed a multimillion-dollar agreement with Canada Infrastructure Bank to finance a badly needed wastewater treatment facility. A statement from the bank and shishalh Nation says the $6.
Advocacy groups say finance sector needs regulation to push it on climate action

Advocacy groups say finance sector needs regulation to push it on climate action

TORONTO — Environmental advocates say the financial sector needs firm regulations to push it on climate efforts as voluntary action isn't coming fast enough to meet Canada's obligations.
Canada Goose cuts full-year guidance as COVID restrictions hurt China business

Canada Goose cuts full-year guidance as COVID restrictions hurt China business

Canadian luxury parka maker Canada Goose Holdings Inc. trimmed its financial guidance for the year as COVID-19 restrictions in China and worries about the global economy weigh on the company.
Death toll from migrant boat sinking in Greece rises to 20

Death toll from migrant boat sinking in Greece rises to 20

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Rescue crews searching for dozens of migrants missing from the sinking of a sailing boat in rough weather off an island near Athens were recovering mostly bodies on Wednesday, with only one more survivor — the 12th so far — pluc
Vancouver home sales down 46% from last year, up 13% from September: board

Vancouver home sales down 46% from last year, up 13% from September: board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales continued to plunge in October, falling 45.5 per cent from the year before even as they increased 12.8 per cent from September. Last month sales totalled 1,903 and were 33.
U.S. CBD company Charlotte's Web signs deal with Canadian cannabis company Tilray

U.S. CBD company Charlotte's Web signs deal with Canadian cannabis company Tilray

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Charlotte's Web Holdings Inc. has signed a deal with Tilray Brands Inc. for the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Charlotte's Web CBD hemp extract products in Canada.
CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

CVS Health and Walgreen Co. announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids , and a lawyer said Walmart is in discussions for a deal.
Rio Tinto reaches agreement with dissident shareholders in Turquoise Hill deal

Rio Tinto reaches agreement with dissident shareholders in Turquoise Hill deal

TORONTO — Rio Tinto has reached an agreement with a pair of dissident shareholders that have opposed the company's plan to take Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. private.