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Changes including opt-out choice on blind bidding coming to home selling in Ontario

Changes including opt-out choice on blind bidding coming to home selling in Ontario

TORONTO — The Ontario government is giving property sellers the option of disclosing the details of competing offers, but not going as far as to ban blind bidding.
Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants

Biden launches $6B effort to save distressed nuclear plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching a $6 billion effort to rescue nuclear power plants at risk of closing, citing the need to continue nuclear energy as a carbon-free source of power that helps to combat climate change.
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 (22,018.82, up 140.41 points.) Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Up one cent, or 0.4 per cent, to $2.40 on 8.2 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite rises despite lower energy prices as IMF downgrades forecast

S&P/TSX composite rises despite lower energy prices as IMF downgrades forecast

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher Tuesday even though the energy and materials sectors were hurt by the International Monetary Fund downgrading its global economic outlook due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and pandemic lockdowns i
Trudeau says airplane mask mandates remain in place as U.S. carriers drop rule

Trudeau says airplane mask mandates remain in place as U.S. carriers drop rule

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says mask mandates for air travel remain firmly in place, even as major airlines south of the border drop the requirement for passengers and crews. "When we have announcements to make, we will make them.
Opening of NBA playoffs gives ratings win to ABC, ESPN

Opening of NBA playoffs gives ratings win to ABC, ESPN

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA playoffs have begun with no clear championship favorite, and that appears to be good news for ABC and ESPN.
Johnson says sorry for partygate as critics prep censure bid

Johnson says sorry for partygate as critics prep censure bid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday offered what he said was a ”wholehearted” apology for attending an illegal party during lockdown — but insisted he didn't knowingly break rules or mislead Parliament, and brushed off calls
Canadian manufacturers hope for exemptions from latest Buy American provisions

Canadian manufacturers hope for exemptions from latest Buy American provisions

Canadian manufacturers are once again facing the risk of being hit by U.S. protectionism and the need to fight for crucial exemptions.
Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%; Canada to 3.9% in 2022

Citing Russia's war, IMF cuts global growth forecast to 3.6%; Canada to 3.9% in 2022

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday downgraded the outlook for the world economy this year and next, blaming Russia's war in Ukraine for disrupting global commerce, pushing up oil prices , threatening food supplies and increasing
Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

Technical issue continues to disrupt travel plans for thousands of Sunwing passengers

TORONTO — Sunwing Airlines Inc. says thousands of passengers remain stranded and the start of vacations delayed for others as the company continues to struggle with a technical problem that has grounded flights.
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