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US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health

US added 431,000 jobs in March in sign of economic health

America’s employers extended a streak of robust hiring in March, adding 431,000 jobs in a sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of a still-destructive pandemic, Russia's war against Ukraine and the highest inflation in 40 years.
Unifor reaches deal with Metro averting looming strike at grocery distribution centre

Unifor reaches deal with Metro averting looming strike at grocery distribution centre

TORONTO — Unifor says it has reached a tentative agreement with Metro Inc. covering more than 900 full-time workers at a Toronto-area distribution centre.
European inflation soars to record 7.5% on fuel, food costs

European inflation soars to record 7.5% on fuel, food costs

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in Europe soared to another record, according to new EU figures released Friday, in a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia’s war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to ra
Cannabis retailer buying two stores in Alberta for $2.2M in shares

Cannabis retailer buying two stores in Alberta for $2.2M in shares

CALGARY — Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy two stores in Alberta for $2.2 million in shares. The company says it will acquire the company operating as Boreal Cannabis Company, which has a store in Slave Lake, Alta.
Chartwell Retirement Residences selling and buying Ontario long-term care homes

Chartwell Retirement Residences selling and buying Ontario long-term care homes

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chartwell Retirement Residences says it is selling some long-term care homes and assets while also buying others.
BlackBerry ends the year in the black as it earns US$144M in fourth quarter

BlackBerry ends the year in the black as it earns US$144M in fourth quarter

WATERLOO, ONTARIO — BlackBerry Ltd. ended the year in the black despite lower revenues as it swung to a US$144-million profit in the fourth quarter. The Waterloo, Ont.-based company, which reports in U.S.
Additional support necessary to meet new EV sales mandates: Automakers

Additional support necessary to meet new EV sales mandates: Automakers

CALGARY — Canadian automakers say the dollar value of an existing federal incentive for consumers who purchase electric vehicles will need to triple in order for the Liberal government to be successful with its ambitious new EV sales mandates.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,890.16, down 185.80 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 57 cents, or 1.4 per cent, to $40.70 on 6.8 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite falls but ends quarter with best month since October

S&P/TSX composite falls but ends quarter with best month since October

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower due to pessimism about the war in Ukraine and a drop in crude oil prices but Thursday's movement belied its strong performance in the first quarter, with March being the best month since October.
New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

New B.C. hydrogen office to help investment and emissions reduction: Horgan

VANCOUVER — A new government office dedicated to hydrogen projects and proposals could help British Columbia reduce greenhouse gas emissions and bolster the economy, the premier says.
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