Business

Opposition fears Doug Ford's omnibus budget bill will be fast-tracked through to law

What do conservation authorities, a downtown Toronto parking lot and freedom-of-information requests have in common? On the face of it, nothing - but provincial legislative changes are coming to all...

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Sobeys owner Empire to remove some buy Canadian signage

TORONTO — Empire Co. is starting to remove some signage meant to highlight Canadian products from its store shelves. It comes about a year after major grocers implemented maple leaves and other symbols...

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Mark Carney signs deal with Nova Scotia to simplify some environmental reviews

HALIFAX — Prime Minister Mark Carney has agreed with Nova Scotia to simplify federal and provincial environmental approvals for major infrastructure and resource projects. Carney and Premier Tim Houston...

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Toys "R" Us Canada closing more stores, will ask permission to sell business: docs

TORONTO — As Toys "R" Us Canada prepares to ask a court for permission to put the business up for sale, it's closing at least two more stores. The chain has notified the landlords at the St. Laurent...

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Bell to divest land mobile radio networks business to Motorola for $675 million

MONTREAL — Bell Mobility is selling its land mobile radio networks services business to a division of Motorola Solutions for $675 million. The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter following...

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Ottawa announces $28.9M for carbon capture and other clean tech projects

Natural Resources Minister Tim Hodgson is doling out $28.9 million in funding for a series of carbon capture and renewable energy projects across Canada today. The money is coming from Canada's Energy...

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Cocoa prices have come down, but that doesn't mean Easter chocolate will be cheaper

Cocoa prices have fallen back from a price spike in recent years, much to the relief of chocolatiers — but that doesn't mean consumers will see lower prices. Chocolate manufacturers made fundamental...

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Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Senate works overnight on funding deal

President Donald Trump said he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents, while senators worked overnight into Friday...

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Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'

A federal judge on Thursday denied the NCAA's motion for a temporary restraining order to stop DraftKings from using registered trademarks associated with its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. The...

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Shohei Ohtani leads MLB jersey sales heading into opening day for 3rd straight season

Shohei Ohtani led Major League Baseball's jersey sales going into opening day for the third straight season and was joined by two Los Angeles Dodgers teammates in the top five. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu...

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