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“The Batman” is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Dark Knight earned an additional $36.

Sky-high gas prices are pushing electric vehicles (EVs) further into the spotlight as of late, as more drivers think seriously about going electric. Marketing professional Ash Molaei is one those people.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Ukraine and the markets Russia's invasion of Ukraine has meant volatility for stock markets around the world as well as for the commodity markets.

CALGARY — The company and the union are pointing fingers of blame at each other for a shutdown of Canadian Pacific Railway operations that began Sunday while the two sides remained at the bargaining table.

CALGARY — A sheriff has testified that he found the name of a key witness in a trial involving a popular chef's death carved on a cell wall.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,818.47, up 47.25 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.03, or 1.3 per cent, to $76.40 on 19 million shares.

TORONTO — Led by gains in the technology and industrial sectors, Canada's main stock index set new record highs Friday while U.S. markets enjoyed their best week in more than a year. The positive sentiment followed a hawkish tone from U.S.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's urban water users and farmers who rely on supplies from state resevoirs will get less than planned this year as fears of a third consecutive dry year become reality, state officials announced Friday.

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OTTAWA — Retail sales rose 3.2 per cent to $58.9 billion in January, even with public health restrictions in several parts of the country to deal with the Omicron surge in COVID-19 cases at the start of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday.