Economy
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Dow Jones sinks nearly 1,200 points amid coronavirus worries
The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank nearly 1,200 points Thursday, deepening a weeklong global market rout caused by worries that…
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New NAFTA deal will be worth $6.8B to Canada by 2025, economic assessment says
The federal government’s economic assessment of the new North American free-trade deal says it will be worth $6.8 billion to…
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What would it take for COVID-19 to trigger a recession?
There’s a lot doctors don’t know about COVID-19, including how many people with mild symptoms have escaped the official count…
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White House preparing emergency funding request to battle coronavirus
WASHINGTON — The White House is readying an urgent budget request to address the deadly coronavirus outbreak whose rapid spread…
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Wet’suwet’en protests have become ‘intertwined’ with other issues, Bennett says
Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Carolyn Bennett says the Wet’suwet’en solidarity protests have become “intertwined” with a whole host of other…
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Edmonton restaurant supports senior making handbags for children’s education in Turkey
An Edmonton restaurant has jumped in to support a senior who makes and sells handbags to help children’s education in…
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Britain to ask for Canada-style trade deal with EU as formal talks kick off in March
Britain will underline its desire for a Canada-style trade deal with the EU when formal talks start next month, Prime…
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G20 diplomats say the U.S. doesn’t want to mention climate change in draft statement
The United States is against mentioning climate change in the communique of the world’s financial leaders, G20 diplomats said, after a new…
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Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs continue tour of Mohawk communities in Quebec
Traditional chiefs of the Wet’suwet’en First Nation have arrived in Kahnawake, Que., as they continue their tour of Mohawk communities…
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Victoria’s Secret sold amid declining sales, allegations of toxic culture
Struggling lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret has a new owner. The company’s current owner, L Brands, said Thursday that the private…
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Grounded Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets’ fuel tanks contain debris, company reveals
Boeing said Tuesday that it found debris contaminating the fuel tanks of some 737 Max jets that it built in…
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Apple warns investors novel coronavirus outbreak will likely reduce iPhone sales
Apple Inc. is warning investors that it won’t meet its second-quarter financial guidance because the viral outbreak in China has…
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