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Auto sales in November up 8.8 per cent: DesRosiers

Auto sales in November up 8.8 per cent: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says November auto sales were the best for the month since record-breaking sales in 2017. The agency says auto sales were up 8.
Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted

Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline is interrupted

PRAGUE (AP) — Oil delivery to the Czech Republic from Russia through the Druhzba pipeline has been interrupted, Czech officials said Wednesday.
Strike disrupts mail-in cancer screening kits, drivers' licence renewals, book loans

Strike disrupts mail-in cancer screening kits, drivers' licence renewals, book loans

TORONTO — The average number of letters people receive has dropped significantly over the years — down to just two per week compared to seven per week in 2006, according to Canada Post.
From niche grocer to supermarket giant: How T&T plans to repeat success in the U.S.

From niche grocer to supermarket giant: How T&T plans to repeat success in the U.S.

Canada’s biggest Asian grocery chain is expanding into the U.S., hoping to bring its patented array of food, skin care and more to a new market. On Thursday, Bellevue, Wash.
Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

Retail council calls for government intervention in Canada Post strike

The Retail Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to intervene in a postal strike it says is putting businesses and their workers in jeopardy.
Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs

Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is underscoring his intention to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp.
Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

Canadians warned to use caution in South Korea after martial law declared then lifted

VANCOUVER — Global Affairs Canada is warning Canadians in South Korea to avoid demonstrations and exercise caution after the country's president imposed an hours-long period of martial law.
TTC board approves ban on lithium-ion battery e-bikes during winter months

TTC board approves ban on lithium-ion battery e-bikes during winter months

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission board voted on Tuesday to ban mobility devices with lithium-ion batteries, including electric bikes and scooters, during winter months.
Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

Saskatchewan introduces legislative amendment to keep carbon levy off home heating

REGINA — Saskatchewan introduced a promised legislative amendment Tuesday that would continue to see residents no longer pay federal carbon levies for home heating.
Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

Is Enron back? If it's a joke, some former employees aren't laughing

HOUSTON (AP) — An elaborate parody appears to be behind an effort to resurrect Enron, the Houston-based energy company that exemplified the worst in American corporate fraud and greed after it went bankrupt in 2001.
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