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Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

Tennis players to get protection from online abuse through new monitoring service

LONDON (AP) — A new monitoring service will help protect tennis players from online abuse and threats, the International Tennis Federation and other governing bodies said Wednesday. In their joint announcement, ITF, U.S.
Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

Beware costs and logistics of at-home chargers before buying an electric car

TORONTO — It's a simple yet important routine for so many Canadians — plugging in their cellphones and smartwatches before bed to ensure they're fully charged in the morning. Increasingly, there's another item to add to the list: the car.
5-month skid in home sales snapped in November as easing mortgage rates give buyers breathing room

5-month skid in home sales snapped in November as easing mortgage rates give buyers breathing room

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose in November, ending a five-month skid, as easing mortgage rates provided some breathing room for homebuyers. Existing home sales rose 0.
Gildan shareholder Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. renews call for CEO's reinstatement

Gildan shareholder Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. renews call for CEO's reinstatement

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc.'s largest shareholder is renewing its recent call to reinstate the company's former chief executive. Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd.
Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

Athabasca Oil, Cenovus to create joint venture in Kaybob Duvernay

CALGARY — Athabasca Oil Corp. and Cenovus Energy Inc. say they will create a new joint venture stand-alone company called Duvernay Energy Corp.
Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals

Albertans will soon see pot shops selling cannabis at some festivals and trade shows. The province will begin allowing licensed cannabis retailers to operate temporary sales locations at adult-only events come Jan. 31.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also climb

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points Tuesday, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose by more than 200 points on Tuesday as gains in base metal and financial stocks helped lead a broad-based rally, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 216.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,839.63, up 216.92): TC Energy Corporation. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up 33 cents, or 0.63 per cent, to $52.55 on 12.7 million shares.
Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up, and S&P 500 pulls clsoer to a record on rate-cut hopes

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up, and S&P 500 pulls clsoer to a record on rate-cut hopes

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed higher and held near all-time highs amid hopes that moves by Japan’s central bank to keep interest rates easy for investors could be a preview for the rest of the world. The S&P 500 rose 0.
Inflation holds at 3.1% in November as progress in tamping down price growth stalls

Inflation holds at 3.1% in November as progress in tamping down price growth stalls

OTTAWA — Canada's fight against inflation didn't gain ground last month as the annual rate held steady at 3.1 per cent, but economists say the slightly disappointing figure doesn't change the Bank of Canada's interest rate plans.
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