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RBC CEO says 'orderly transition' to net-zero crucial amid criticism of climate plan

RBC CEO says 'orderly transition' to net-zero crucial amid criticism of climate plan

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada's chief executive officer said Thursday that an "orderly transition" to a net-zero economy is crucial, as he faced questions about the bank's climate strategy and ongoing financing of fossil fuels during its annual shar
Lynx Air launches maiden voyage, joining the low-cost carrier dogfight

Lynx Air launches maiden voyage, joining the low-cost carrier dogfight

Lynx Air made its inaugural flight Thursday, marking the latest entrant into Canada's increasingly crowded budget airline market.
Manhattan DA: Trump criminal investigation is continuing

Manhattan DA: Trump criminal investigation is continuing

NEW YORK (AP) — Refuting suggestions that he’s lost interest in going after Donald Trump, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Thursday a criminal investigation into the former president and his business practices is continuing “without fear
Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

Congress votes to suspend Russia trade status, enact oil ban

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress voted overwhelmingly Thursday to suspend normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities.
Corus lands largest U.S. market distribution deal ever with streaming service Hulu

Corus lands largest U.S. market distribution deal ever with streaming service Hulu

TORONTO — Canadian media company Corus Entertainment Inc. has landed its largest U.S. distribution deal ever with subscription streaming service Hulu.
Roots caps strong year with profits rising 47 per cent to $18.1 million in Q4

Roots caps strong year with profits rising 47 per cent to $18.1 million in Q4

TORONTO — Roots Corp. beat expectations as it capped a strong 2021 with net profits increasing 47 per cent in the fourth quarter. The Toronto-based clothing retailer says it earned $18.
Recession signal from bond yield inversions could prompt portfolio rebalance: Experts

Recession signal from bond yield inversions could prompt portfolio rebalance: Experts

TORONTO — Talk of an upcoming recession is raising angst after a closely watched indicator flashed a warning sign, but experts say it could be a needed spark for investors to take a more active look at their portfolios.
Richelieu Hardware reports first-quarter profit and sales up from year ago

Richelieu Hardware reports first-quarter profit and sales up from year ago

MONTREAL — Richelieu Hardware Ltd. posted a higher profit in its latest quarter amid a sharp rise in sales as the company added three new acquisitions to its network.
Roku adds CTV channels to its streaming device line up

Roku adds CTV channels to its streaming device line up

TORONTO — Roku is adding CTV channels to the offerings on its streaming device. After several years of holding out, CTV's owner Bell Media struck an agreement with Roku Inc.
BlackBerry to settle lawsuit over BlackBerry 10 smartphone but denies all allegations

BlackBerry to settle lawsuit over BlackBerry 10 smartphone but denies all allegations

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — BlackBerry Ltd. says it has reached a deal to settle a drawn-out class action lawsuit alleging the company defrauded shareholders by making misleading claims about its BlackBerry 10 smartphones.
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