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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Rate announcement: The Bank of Canada will release its latest interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday.
Funeral home industry expected to embrace video technology post pandemic

Funeral home industry expected to embrace video technology post pandemic

When Ernie Morgan's mother died last summer, he was upset that he couldn't have a larger funeral attended by all her friends and family. His hometown of Niagara Falls, Ont.
Review prompted by building collapse closes Miami courthouse

Review prompted by building collapse closes Miami courthouse

MIAMI (AP) — The Miami-Dade County Courthouse will begin undergoing repairs immediately because of safety concerns found during a review prompted by the deadly collapse of a nearby condominium building, officials said.
Caitlyn Jenner's 1st news conference short on substance

Caitlyn Jenner's 1st news conference short on substance

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Biden fires holdover head of Social Security Administration

Biden fires holdover head of Social Security Administration

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday fired the commissioner of Social Security after the official refused to resign, and accepted the deputy commissioner's resignation, the White House said.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,257.95, up 196.74 points.) The Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 95 cents, or 1.13 per cent, to $84.70 on 7.
North American stock markets rebound to end week slightly higher; loonie rises

North American stock markets rebound to end week slightly higher; loonie rises

TORONTO — North American stock markets rebounded from Thursday's steep losses to end the week slightly positive while the loonie got a lift from a strong jobs report. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 196.74 points at 20,257.
Atco to use organic waste to produce 'renewable natural gas'

Atco to use organic waste to produce 'renewable natural gas'

CALGARY — Atco Energy Solutions has announced the construction of a new facility that will use the byproducts from organic waste to produce "renewable" natural gas.
Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

Biden tells Putin Russia must crack down on cybercriminals

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden told Russian President Vladimir Putin in a Friday phone call that he must “take action” against cybercriminals acting in his country and that the U.S.
Federal Reserve pledges 'powerful support' for economy

Federal Reserve pledges 'powerful support' for economy

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve says its low interest rate policies are providing “powerful support” for the economy as it recovers from the coronavirus pandemic.
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