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Janet Jackson doc, despite criticism, a hit for Lifetime

Janet Jackson doc, despite criticism, a hit for Lifetime

NEW YORK (AP) — Janet Jackson's four-part documentary on Lifetime was the network's most-watched non-fiction show since “Surviving R. Kelly” three years ago, and viewership is continuing to grow.
Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells

Interior Department approves $1B to clean up abandoned wells

The Department of Interior is spending $1.15 billion to cap abandoned oil and gas wells across the United States. There are over 3 million abandoned oil and gas wells in the U.S., according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Alphabet reports US$20.64-billion fourth-quarter profit

Alphabet reports US$20.64-billion fourth-quarter profit

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) _ Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $20.64 billion. The Mountain View, California-based company said it had net income of $30.69 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations.
Nova Scotia Power says controversial proposed solar fee delayed until 2023

Nova Scotia Power says controversial proposed solar fee delayed until 2023

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Power has announced a one-year delay for a controversial proposal to charge fees to customers who sell renewable power back to the grid.
Imperial Oil raises dividend as high crude prices power Q4 profit, revenues

Imperial Oil raises dividend as high crude prices power Q4 profit, revenues

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. is raising its quarterly dividend after higher crude oil prices contributed to a doubling of revenues and a big surge in fourth-quarter profit.
TD changing overdraft policies in U.S. as regulator cracks down on charges

TD changing overdraft policies in U.S. as regulator cracks down on charges

TORONTO — TD Bank says it's making policy changes at its U.S. operations to reduce how much customers pay in overdraft fees amid rising regulatory pressure over the charges.
Calgary's January housing inventory was down 35% from last year: real estate board

Calgary's January housing inventory was down 35% from last year: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says housing inventory sank to its lowest level since 2006 last month as tight market conditions continued.
Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report

Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report

TORONTO — Cannabis has boosted Canada's gross domestic product by $43.5 billion, including $13.3 billion in Ontario since recreational pot was legalized in October 2018, says a new study.
Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million to expand banking alternative

Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million to expand banking alternative

TORONTO — Koho Financial Inc. says it has raised $210 million in a series D funding round as it looks to expand its head count and accelerate growth.
Rogers Communications appoints new CFO amid ongoing senior leadership shuffle

Rogers Communications appoints new CFO amid ongoing senior leadership shuffle

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has named a new chief financial officer amid an ongoing senior leadership shuffle. The Toronto-based company says it has appointed Rogers veteran Glenn Brandt to the role.
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