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Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

Canada's tourism and hotel associations say they were caught off guard and disappointed by the U.S. government's decision to escalate its travel advisory for Canada. The U.S.
Julie Pace named new Associated Press executive editor

Julie Pace named new Associated Press executive editor

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Pace, a longtime Washington journalist who managed coverage of the U.S. government during a period of historic tumult, was named Wednesday as the executive editor and senior vice president of The Associated Press.
UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan

UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s media regulator on Wednesday cleared TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan of any violations for making comments about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, that drew more than 50,000 viewer complaints, the largest number ever r
Fallen tech star Elizabeth Holmes prepares to go on trial

Fallen tech star Elizabeth Holmes prepares to go on trial

Jury selection in the fraud trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes began Tuesday, casting a spotlight on the fallen Silicon Valley star now facing felony charges alleging she duped elite financial backers, customers and patients into believing th
Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline

Ida's sweltering aftermath: No power, no water, no gasoline

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hundreds of thousands of Louisianans sweltered in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida on Tuesday with no electricity, no tap water, precious little gasoline and no clear idea of when things might improve.
Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers

Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events.
CN plan to acquire KCS up in the air after U.S. regulator rejects voting trust

CN plan to acquire KCS up in the air after U.S. regulator rejects voting trust

TORONTO — Canadian National Railway Co.'s takeover bid for Kansas City Southern Railway has been thrown into doubt after a U.S. regulator denied its use of a voting trust structure. The U.S.
Alberta halves projected budget deficit to $7.8B; credits global boost in oil demand

Alberta halves projected budget deficit to $7.8B; credits global boost in oil demand

EDMONTON — New numbers show Alberta's bottom line is on track to look better this fiscal year, but the province remains mired in a deep ditch of red ink as it battles a resurgence of COVID-19.
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 (20,582.94, down 12.03 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up 11 cents, or 6.4 per cent, to $1.84 on 11.6 million shares.
Couche-Tard beats expectations even as Q1 profit slips on 40 per cent revenue boost

Couche-Tard beats expectations even as Q1 profit slips on 40 per cent revenue boost

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. beat expectations even though its net profit slipped in the first quarter of its fiscal year despite a 40 per cent increase in revenues. The Quebec-based convenience store retailer earned US$764.
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