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Drought will cause crop failures in Spain, farmers warn

Drought will cause crop failures in Spain, farmers warn

MADRID (AP) — Drought now affects 60% of the Spanish countryside, with crops like wheat and barely in four regions likely to fail entirely, the main Spanish farmers association said on Thursday.
Rise in 'illegal' taxis puts Montreal passengers at risk, airport authority warns

Rise in 'illegal' taxis puts Montreal passengers at risk, airport authority warns

MONTREAL — The Montreal airport has an illegal taxi problem, says its regulatory authority, which is calling for a crackdown.
RBC biggest fossil fuel funder globally in 2022 at US$42B: report

RBC biggest fossil fuel funder globally in 2022 at US$42B: report

TORONTO — A report from a coalition of environmental groups shows that Royal Bank of Canada was the biggest fossil fuel financier in the world last year after providing over US$42 billion in funding.
WestJet says third parties should share compensation costs after flight delays

WestJet says third parties should share compensation costs after flight delays

CALGARY — WestJet Airlines is asking the federal government to allow airlines to recover passenger compensation costs from other aviation industry partners, if it believes those partners played a role in causing flight delays or disruptions.
Beware risk of 'mutually sabotaging competition' on corporate subsidies: Freeland

Beware risk of 'mutually sabotaging competition' on corporate subsidies: Freeland

WASHINGTON — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland warned a U.S. audience Wednesday about the potential dangers of a global subsidy "race to the bottom" as government largesse fuels the growth of the new green economy. Freeland, in the U.S.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,454.32, up 32.47): Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down 81 cents, or one per cent, to $80.50 on 8.9 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets down after inflation data

S&P/TSX composite ekes out gain, U.S. stock markets down after inflation data

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a gain Wednesday, while U.S. markets slumped later in the day to post small losses on the heels of fresh inflation data. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 32.47 points at 20,454.32.
Bank turmoil led Fed officials to forecast fewer rate hikes

Bank turmoil led Fed officials to forecast fewer rate hikes

WASHINGTON (AP) — Turmoil in the banking system after two major banks collapsed led many Federal Reserve officials to envision fewer rate increases this year out of concern that banks will reduce their lending and weaken the economy.
Rogers CEO pledges to work with rival companies to provide TTC cell service

Rogers CEO pledges to work with rival companies to provide TTC cell service

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.
Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project in N.L. considered commissioned: CEO

Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project in N.L. considered commissioned: CEO

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador's Muskrat Falls hydroelectric project is considered commissioned after years of delays and billions of dollars in cost overruns.
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