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Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World announce expansion plans for port

Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World announce expansion plans for port

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — The Prince Rupert Port Authority and DP World are boosting capacity on B.C.'s north coast amid ongoing supply chain challenges that an analyst says could bode well for Canadian National Railway Co.
‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions

‘Take back life’: More nations ease coronavirus restrictions

GENEVA — Late-night partying at clubs. Elbow-to-elbow seating in movie theaters.
DesRosiers says auto sales inch up 0.6 per cent in January from a year earlier

DesRosiers says auto sales inch up 0.6 per cent in January from a year earlier

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales inched up 0.6 per cent in January from a year earlier as vehicle shortages caused by semiconductor supply issues continue to weigh on the industry.
January home sales slow as supply dwindled: Vancouver real estate board

January home sales slow as supply dwindled: Vancouver real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says January home sales slowed from a record-setting pace last year as the number of properties available dropped. The B.C.
Inflation in 19 countries using the euro hits another record

Inflation in 19 countries using the euro hits another record

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation fed by high oil and gas prices hit record levels in Europe for the third month in a row, extending pain for consumers and sharpening questions about future moves by the European Central Bank.
Climate change a rising Fed concern as nominees face hearing

Climate change a rising Fed concern as nominees face hearing

WASHINGTON (AP) — How far the Federal Reserve can go to compel banks to consider the consequences of climate change in their lending policies could take center stage at a Senate hearing Thursday on the nominations of Sarah Bloom Raskin and two econom
Western Forest Products searching for new CEO with retirement of Don Demens

Western Forest Products searching for new CEO with retirement of Don Demens

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. is searching for a new president and chief executive with the retirement of Don Demens next month.
Google's Q4 ad sales soar again, parent plans to split stock

Google's Q4 ad sales soar again, parent plans to split stock

SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Google’s digital advertising empire turned in another strong performance during the holiday shopping season, propelling a 36% increase in its corporate parent’s profit during the final three months of 2021.
Agnico Eagle merger with Kirkland Lake set to close next week

Agnico Eagle merger with Kirkland Lake set to close next week

TORONTO — Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. and Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. say their merger should be completed next week after the gold miners received regulatory approval in Australia.
Canadian Tire changing board leadership with retirement of chairwoman Sabia

Canadian Tire changing board leadership with retirement of chairwoman Sabia

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. is changing its board leadership with the impending retirement of chairwoman Maureen Sabia.
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