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B.C. allocates more than $8 million to boost legal-aid services

B.C. allocates more than $8 million to boost legal-aid services

VICTORIA — The provincial government is investing another $8.19 million in legal aid in British Columbia, filling what it says are gaps in service.
Aurora Cannabis to purchase Thrive Cannabis owner TerraPharma in $38 million deal

Aurora Cannabis to purchase Thrive Cannabis owner TerraPharma in $38 million deal

Aurora Cannabis Inc. is bolstering its premium pot strategy by acquiring TerraFarma Inc., the parent company of Thrive Cannabis.
Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest

Disney in balancing act as some workers walk out in protest

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Even though only a small percentage of Walt Disney Co.
BMO public offering to raise at least $2.7 billion for U.S. bank acquisition

BMO public offering to raise at least $2.7 billion for U.S. bank acquisition

TORONTO — Bank of Montreal is expecting to generate at least $2.7 billion in gross proceeds from a public offering to help fund the US$16.3-billion acquisition of Bank of the West in the United States. The Toronto-based bank says it will issue 18.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,074.35, up 65.22 points.) Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down $1.16, or 1.5 per cent, to $77.61 on 16 million shares.
North American stock markets rise after investors digest hawkish Fed comments

North American stock markets rise after investors digest hawkish Fed comments

TORONTO — U.S. stock markets rebounded and Canada's main index moved further into record territory as investors digested hawkish comments from the head of the U.S. Federal Reserve on Tuesday. The turnaround in U.S.
Ottawa names PwC Canada's Abraham Tachjian as open banking lead

Ottawa names PwC Canada's Abraham Tachjian as open banking lead

OTTAWA — The federal government has named Abraham Tachjian as its open banking lead.
New Brunswick tables $11B budget promising tax cuts to offset rising gas prices

New Brunswick tables $11B budget promising tax cuts to offset rising gas prices

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government tabled an $11.3-billion budget Tuesday that provides a small surplus and promises income tax cuts to help offset rising gas prices.
Dealing with a workplace pension can be first big investing decision for young people

Dealing with a workplace pension can be first big investing decision for young people

In the fall of 2021, 39-year-old Krista Lehman quit her job as a program assistant at a Vancouver post-secondary institution to take a mental health break and pursue other career options.
Wallets, IDs but no survivors found in China Eastern crash

Wallets, IDs but no survivors found in China Eastern crash

WUZHOU, China (AP) — Mud-stained wallets. Bank cards. Official identity cards.
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