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Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures

Via Rail apologizes for holiday travel disruptions, communication failures

MONTREAL — Via Rail Canada is apologizing to travellers for extensive delays and cancellations over the holiday period as it offers refunds and travel credits.
Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year: TD report

Canada will see weakest level of homes sales since 2001 this year: TD report

TORONTO — A new report from TD Economics predicts Canada will see the weakest level of home sales since 2001 this year.
World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

World Bank: Recession a looming threat for global economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The global economy will come “perilously close" to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world's top economies — the United States, Europe and China — the World Bank warned on Tuesday.
Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

Powell: Fed has only narrow role to play on climate change

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has only a limited role to play in combating climate change, Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday, a stance that puts him at odds with environmental activists who have pushed central banks worldwide to take steps to
50 guests or less: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

50 guests or less: Couples opt for micro-weddings amid inflation

Danielle Woodcock was planning her wedding when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, delaying and eventually cancelling her big day. By the time she revisited it in 2021, she had decided to go in a different direction – a micro-wedding.
Stocks open mixed head of company earnings updates

Stocks open mixed head of company earnings updates

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is opening mixed ahead of key updates this week on inflation and company earnings. The S&P 500 was moving between small gains and losses in the early going Tuesday.
First Quantum continues talks with Panama over Cobre Panama mine

First Quantum continues talks with Panama over Cobre Panama mine

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it is prepared to commit to a deal that includes a minimum level of tax and royalty payments as talks continue with the government of Panama over the long-term future of its Cobre Panama mine.
Hydro One promotes chief operating officer David Lebeter to chief executive

Hydro One promotes chief operating officer David Lebeter to chief executive

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says David Lebeter has been named the company's new president and chief executive. Lebeter currently serves as the utility's chief operating officer. The company says the promotion to the top job is effective Feb. 1.
China suspends visas for South Koreans in virus retaliation

China suspends visas for South Koreans in virus retaliation

BEIJING (AP) — China suspended issuing visas Tuesday for South Koreans to come to the country for tourism or business in apparent retaliation for COVID-19 testing requirements imposed by South Korea on Chinese travelers, according to a notice posted
Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

Tips on shady finances 'may not get investigated' amid police constraints: RCMP note

OTTAWA — The RCMP says many tips from Canada's financial intelligence agency about possible crimes "may not get investigated" due to a lack of policing resources and conflicting priorities.
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