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Regulators looking for ways to tackle increase of online securities fraud: report

Regulators looking for ways to tackle increase of online securities fraud: report

TORONTO — The increase in online marketing and distribution of stocks and other securities is creating more potential for fraud and new challenges for regulators, says a new report.
Bank of Canada survey suggests businesses, consumers expect high inflation for longer

Bank of Canada survey suggests businesses, consumers expect high inflation for longer

OTTAWA — Canada's central bank says businesses and consumers are increasingly convinced that the pace of price increases will continue for the foreseeable future.
'Big win': Renewable diesel, canola-crushing plant to be built in Regina

'Big win': Renewable diesel, canola-crushing plant to be built in Regina

REGINA — Federated Co-operatives Ltd. says a new renewable diesel fuel and canola-crushing plant will be part of its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
'I’m out of gas:' Leadership burnout on the rise as pandemic takes mental health toll

'I’m out of gas:' Leadership burnout on the rise as pandemic takes mental health toll

Workers turn to them for support, clients rely on them for answers, companies lean on them in times of crisis.
Teck, Steelworkers at B.C.'s Highland Valley Copper mull mediator's contract proposal

Teck, Steelworkers at B.C.'s Highland Valley Copper mull mediator's contract proposal

VANCOUVER — Talks between Teck Resources Ltd. and the United Steelworkers union at a British Columbia copper mine have ended as the two sides consider a mediator's proposals to resolve a labour dispute.
Cineworld argues judge 'erred' in decision to award damages to Cineplex

Cineworld argues judge 'erred' in decision to award damages to Cineplex

TORONTO — Cineworld Group PLC is appealing an Ontario court decision that ruled the U.K. theatre giant was not justified in walking away from its $2.18-billion deal to buy Cineplex Inc. In an appeal filed on Jan.
Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting a key oil facility in Abu Dhabi killed three people on Monday and sparked a fire at Abu Dhabi's international airport.
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 2.6% at $63.1 billion in November

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 2.6% at $63.1 billion in November

OTTAWA — Manufacturing sales rose 2.6 per cent to $63.1 billion in November, even as flooding in B.C. caused disruptions at more than a quarter of factories across Canada, Statistics Canada said Monday.
Ex-Guinean President Conde flown abroad for medical care

Ex-Guinean President Conde flown abroad for medical care

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Former Guinean President Alpha Conde left the country for medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates after spending more than four months in the custody of the military junta that overthrew him, witnesses said Monday.
Airlines, airport ask government to drop arrivals testing requirement

Airlines, airport ask government to drop arrivals testing requirement

MONTREAL — Canada's largest airlines and its busiest airport asked the federal government Monday to drop its rule requiring vaccinated travellers to test on arrival for COVID-19.