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S&P/TSX composite gains on energy and base metal stocks, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite gains on energy and base metal stocks, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points Tuesday, while U.S.
Rogers to expand its 5G network across the entire Toronto subway system

Rogers to expand its 5G network across the entire Toronto subway system

TORONTO — Bell and Telus are concerned they will be shut out of wireless service on Toronto's transit system as Rogers Communications Inc. takes over exclusive rights of the network.
N.B. tourism approaching pre-pandemic levels as rental car industry still struggling

N.B. tourism approaching pre-pandemic levels as rental car industry still struggling

FREDERICTON — Tourism in New Brunswick last year approached pre-pandemic levels, but the province's rental car industry struggled, a new study by Statistics Canada says.
Laurentian Bank plans high-interest online savings account as part of digital push

Laurentian Bank plans high-interest online savings account as part of digital push

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank is preparing a digital push, including a high-interest online savings account, as it looks to attract more deposits and reach customers outside Quebec.
IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks .
First Capital REIT selling four properties for a total of $184 million

First Capital REIT selling four properties for a total of $184 million

TORONTO — First Capital REIT says it has signed deals to sell four properties including the Hazelton Hotel in Toronto for a combined total of $184 million.
At least 300 visits expected as B.C.'s 2023 cruise ship season officially launches

At least 300 visits expected as B.C.'s 2023 cruise ship season officially launches

VANCOUVER — Cruise ship season officially launches in British Columbia as the Sapphire Princess berths in Victoria for a one-day visit. The vessel then travels to Vancouver to begin that city's season.
Glencore adds US$8.2B cash component to Teck Resources takeover offer

Glencore adds US$8.2B cash component to Teck Resources takeover offer

VANCOUVER — Canadian mining company Teck Resources Ltd.
Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

Canadian charities struggle with staff burnout, revenue, escalating demand: report

TORONTO — A survey of nearly 3,000 Canadian charities finds more than half said they couldn’t meet demand for help, while nearly a third reported a significant drop in revenue.
‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

‘Ask a lot of questions’ before deciding what to do with your tax refund: experts

When Julian Shenoy receives his tax refund this year, he plans to set aside some of it for investments and the rest for travel.