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N. Korea reports 6 deaths after admitting COVID-19 outbreak

N. Korea reports 6 deaths after admitting COVID-19 outbreak

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Six people have died and 350,000 have been treated for a fever that has spread “explosively” across North Korea, state media said Friday, a day after acknowledging a COVID-19 outbreak for the first time in the pandemic.
Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance

Russian threats push Finland toward joining NATO alliance

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Finland’s leaders Thursday came out in favor of applying to join NATO, and Sweden could do the same within days, in a historic realignment on the continent 2 1/2 months after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
Aurora Cannabis posts $1-billion net loss in Q3, will close some facilities

Aurora Cannabis posts $1-billion net loss in Q3, will close some facilities

Aurora Cannabis Inc.
Powell: 'Soft' economic landing may be out of Fed's control

Powell: 'Soft' economic landing may be out of Fed's control

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, fresh off winning Senate confirmation for a second term earlier in the day, acknowledged for the first time Thursday that high inflation and economic weakness overseas could thwart his efforts to
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,699.05 down 138.20 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 48 cents, or 0.86 per cent, to $55.58 on 19.5 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite continues its slide into bear market territory

S&P/TSX composite continues its slide into bear market territory

The S&P/TSX composite index continued its slide into bear market territory Thursday, suffering a sixth straight session of losses.
Sources: Hyundai to set $7B Georgia plant during Biden visit

Sources: Hyundai to set $7B Georgia plant during Biden visit

ATLANTA (AP) — South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group is expected to announce next week it’s building a massive electric vehicle plant near Savannah, Georgia, according to a U.S. official familiar with the anticipated announcement.
WSP Global beats earnings expectations as it locks down large projects

WSP Global beats earnings expectations as it locks down large projects

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. secured key project wins across three continents this year, boosting profits and revenue and beating expectations in its first quarter.
Manitoba business group wants tax review; premier says she's willing

Manitoba business group wants tax review; premier says she's willing

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is open to the idea of a wide-ranging review of its taxes to remain competitive with other provinces, Premier Heather Stefanson said Thursday.
Airport delays effectively forcing flight attendants to work for free: Union

Airport delays effectively forcing flight attendants to work for free: Union

MONTREAL — Flight attendants are effectively forced to work for free amid growing tarmac delays — particularly at Toronto's Pearson airport — according to the employees' biggest union.