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Air Canada to resume some flights to sun destinations in May

Air Canada to resume some flights to sun destinations in May

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it will restore some service along routes to Jamaica, Mexico and Barbados beginning in early May after Canadian airlines suspended all flights to sun destinations in January at the request of the federal government.
B.C. couple accused of million-dollar Ponzi investment scam in Alberta

B.C. couple accused of million-dollar Ponzi investment scam in Alberta

CALGARY — A husband and wife from Summerland, B.C., have been charged in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme after an investigation by Alberta RCMP.
Nova Scotia government to spend $19 million to dredge lagoon near First Nation

Nova Scotia government to spend $19 million to dredge lagoon near First Nation

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia says it will spend $19 million to clean up sludge in Boat Harbour created by effluent from the Northern Pulp mill, after the company missed deadlines to submit a plan for its portion of the remediation.
Prince Harry joins coaching startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry joins coaching startup as chief impact officer

NEW YORK — Prince Harry has joined the corporate world as employee coaching and mental health firm BetterUp Inc.'s Chief Impact Officer. Financial terms of his employment were undisclosed.
Bank of Canada to end credit market aid programs amid improving economy

Bank of Canada to end credit market aid programs amid improving economy

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says it will wind down several pandemic buying and lending programs aimed at keeping credit flowing, believing its work there is done as market conditions improve.
Nova Scotia capital budget over $1 billion for second consecutive year

Nova Scotia capital budget over $1 billion for second consecutive year

HALIFAX — For the second consecutive year Nova Scotia’s Liberal government has released a capital budget with over $1-billion in spending — a level the finance minister says will be sustained for years to come. The $1.
Caisse and Teachers'-backed Constellation enters into first acquisition deal

Caisse and Teachers'-backed Constellation enters into first acquisition deal

MONTREAL — Constellation Insurance Holdings Inc. says it has entered into its first acquisition agreement, to purchase Ohio National Mutual Holdings Inc. for US$1 billion.
Park outdoors: Ram recalls heavy-duty trucks for fire risk

Park outdoors: Ram recalls heavy-duty trucks for fire risk

DETROIT — The company that makes heavy-duty diesel Ram trucks is telling some owners to park them outdoors due to the risk of an engine fire. Fiat Chrysler, now part of Stellantis, is recalling just over 20,000 of the trucks mainly in the U.S.
Sales of new homes plunged 18.2% in February

Sales of new homes plunged 18.2% in February

WASHINGTON — Sales of new homes plunged 18.2% in February as severe winter weather in many parts of the country and a lack of supply took a toll on the housing industry.
Cottage prices forecast to rise 15 per cent in 2021 amid boom in remote work

Cottage prices forecast to rise 15 per cent in 2021 amid boom in remote work

Real-estate company Royal LePage says the average price of a house in Canada's "recreational property regions" will rise 15 per cent in 2021 to $502,730, as the pandemic prompts buyers to explore country living.
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