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North American markets rebound as Ukraine tensions appear to ease on Russian move

North American markets rebound as Ukraine tensions appear to ease on Russian move

TORONTO — North American stock markets bounced back on an apparent easing of geopolitical tensions in Ukraine with resulting weakness in commodities constraining the Canadian market gains.
Waterfront Toronto names new partners for land Sidewalks Labs intended to build on

Waterfront Toronto names new partners for land Sidewalks Labs intended to build on

TORONTO — Waterfront Toronto has named two companies that will develop a swath of lakeside land a Google affiliate once hoped to turn into a high-tech neighbourhood.
Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada; 7 dead, 14 missing

Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada; 7 dead, 14 missing

MADRID (AP) — A Spanish fishing boat sank early Tuesday in rough seas off Newfoundland in eastern Canada, killing at least seven people, an official in Spain said.
Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington

Sandy Hook families settle for $73M with gun maker Remington

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Tim Hortons says Iced Capp drink will be back after 'flavour profile' supply issue

Tim Hortons says Iced Capp drink will be back after 'flavour profile' supply issue

TORONTO — Tim Hortons says its popular Iced Capp beverage will be available again later this week after a supply problem briefly pulled the frozen coffee drink from some restaurants.
Home prices soared at record pace in January while sales slip from 2021 peak: CREA

Home prices soared at record pace in January while sales slip from 2021 peak: CREA

The price of homes rose at a record pace in January even as sales fell from last year's peak to post their second-best showing for the month, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Tuesday.
Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

Senate confirms Biden's FDA pick despite political divisions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate narrowly confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday pushing past a thicket of political controversies that threatened to derail what was initially expected to be an easy confi
Tim Hortons parent company expects menu price increases in 2022 amid higher inflation

Tim Hortons parent company expects menu price increases in 2022 amid higher inflation

Menu prices are expected to edge up at Tim Hortons in the coming months as the coffee and doughnut shop grapples with ongoing supply chain snags and higher food and labour costs. The chain's parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Flooding cuts 8.2 per cent off average Canadian home sale prices, says study

Flooding cuts 8.2 per cent off average Canadian home sale prices, says study

Flooding Canada experienced in the last decade cut an average of 8.2 per cent off the sale price of homes in several markets, says a new study.
Shoppers look to save while also helping the environment with eco-conscious choices

Shoppers look to save while also helping the environment with eco-conscious choices

TORONTO — Twenty-five-year-old Mimi Roy feels a responsibility to try and leave the planet better off than she found it and does her best to make eco-conscious choices when it comes to getting around the city, managing waste and the products she buys