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Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

Manitoba providing $40M to expand CentrePort site in Winnipeg

ROSSER — The Manitoba government says it is to spend up to $40 million toward the expansion of North America's largest tri-modal inland port.
UK: Hacker who stole Sheeran songs sentenced to 18 months

UK: Hacker who stole Sheeran songs sentenced to 18 months

LONDON (AP) — A computer hacker who stole unreleased songs from British pop star Ed Sheeran and American rap artist Lil Uzi Vert has been sentenced to 18 months in prison, U.K. prosecutors said Friday.
Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.7 per cent in August

Statistics Canada says retail sales up 0.7 per cent in August

Statistics Canada says retail sales edged up 0.7 per cent to $61.8 billion in August as high gas prices eased slightly and e-commerce sales increased.
Truss quits, but UK's political and economic turmoil persist

Truss quits, but UK's political and economic turmoil persist

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss quit Thursday after a tumultuous and historically brief term marred by economic policies that roiled financial markets and a rebellion in her political party that obliterated her authority.
Interfor announces 17% lumber production cut in fourth quarter

Interfor announces 17% lumber production cut in fourth quarter

BURNABY, B.C. — Interfor says it will reduce lumber production in the fourth quarter of 2022 due to reduced demand. The forest products company says it's reducing output by 17 per cent of its quarterly capacity, or about 200 million board feet.
Environmental groups call on feds to not 'water down' oil and gas emissions cap

Environmental groups call on feds to not 'water down' oil and gas emissions cap

CALGARY — As environmental groups urge the federal government to move quickly with an aggressive cap on emissions from the country's oil and gas sector, the industry itself says such a move could actually slow down the sector's own decarbonization ef
S&P/TSX composite down almost 100 points, reversing after morning rise

S&P/TSX composite down almost 100 points, reversing after morning rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended down almost a hundred points after starting the day with strong gains, while U.S. markets saw a similar reversal after the morning increase. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 95.11 points at 18,579.29.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,579.29, down 95.11 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down 15 cents, or 0.29 per cent, to $51.20 on 10.1 million shares.
Newfoundland and Labrador premier defends trip with billionaire leading wind pitch

Newfoundland and Labrador premier defends trip with billionaire leading wind pitch

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A luxury fishing trip has prompted questions about the deep connections between Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier and the company hoping to kick-start a hydrogen energy sector in the province.
Stocks give up an early gain and close lower on Wall Street

Stocks give up an early gain and close lower on Wall Street

NEW YORK — Stocks gave up an early gain and closed lower on Wall Street as markets continue an unsteady search for direction. Several companies made big moves, both higher and lower, as more of them reported their latest quarterly results.