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Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province

Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry is now a full go in province

TORONTO — It didn't take long for a wager to be placed in Ontario's fledgling sports-betting industry. Single-game sports betting has been legal in Canada since last summer but the industry didn't fully open in Ontario until 12:01 a.m. on Monday.
S&P/TSX composite moves to within a couple of points of record close

S&P/TSX composite moves to within a couple of points of record close

TORONTO — Canada's stock market started the week by moving to within a couple points of its record close with support from the technology and energy sectors. U.S.
Workers at Metro distribution centre off job in second grocery strike in two months

Workers at Metro distribution centre off job in second grocery strike in two months

Grocery warehouse workers in Canada appear to be holding out for better pay and benefits after the second strike at a distribution centre in as many months. More than 900 workers at Metro Inc.
Nevada toad declared endangered at site of geothermal plant

Nevada toad declared endangered at site of geothermal plant

RENO, Nev. (AP) — In a rare emergency move, the U.S government temporarily declared a northern Nevada toad endangered Monday, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
Businesses brace for high inflation to stick around over next two years: BoC survey

Businesses brace for high inflation to stick around over next two years: BoC survey

The Bank of Canada said Monday that Canadian businesses expect average inflation to remain elevated over the next two years, but see interest rate moves and better supply chains cooling things off longer term.
Furniture maker Palliser expanding operations, hiring 700 workers amid high demand

Furniture maker Palliser expanding operations, hiring 700 workers amid high demand

WINNIPEG — Canadian furniture maker Palliser is expanding its North American operations as new products coupled with soaring tariffs on imports from Vietnam and China increase demand for the company's furnishings.
Cenovus to end oil price hedging; program lost $970 million in first quarter

Cenovus to end oil price hedging; program lost $970 million in first quarter

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. is suspending its practice of crude oil price hedging and warning that it expects steep losses on its existing risk management program in its first quarter.
Cineflix workers to get $2.5 million in settlement for unpaid overtime, unions say

Cineflix workers to get $2.5 million in settlement for unpaid overtime, unions say

TORONTO — Two Canadian media and entertainment unions say Cineflix has agreed to pay workers $2.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over unpaid work.
Vancouver's March home sales up 27% since February: B.C. real estate board

Vancouver's March home sales up 27% since February: B.C. real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales picked up between February and March but are still down from a year ago. The B.C.
Canadian gold miner Centerra announces deal to exit Kyrgyz Republic, sell Kumtor mine

Canadian gold miner Centerra announces deal to exit Kyrgyz Republic, sell Kumtor mine

TORONTO — Canadian miner Centerra Gold Inc. says it has agreed to sell its business interests in the Kyrgyz Republic and exit the country, settling a long-simmering dispute over one of the biggest gold mines in Central Asia.
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