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WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck asked U.S. regulators Monday to authorize its pill for treating COVID-19 in what would add an entirely new and easy-to-use weapon to the world's arsenal against the pandemic.

TORONTO — To be an autoworker in Canada this year has meant living with a fair bit of uncertainty. “There’s no consistency," said Mark Sciberras, president of the Unifor local branch at Ford Motor Co.’s Oakville, Ont. operations.

NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Crosby was 19 when his father, Bing, died in 1977. But when he goes to a shopping mall or party in December, there's a strong chance he'll hear his dad's voice singing “White Christmas.

CALGARY — For proof that female entrepreneurs face unique challenges compared to their male counterparts, one need look no further than Katie Wilson.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: TSX closed: The Toronto Stock Exchange will be closed on Monday for the Thanksgiving Day holiday. U.S. markets will remain open. Aritzia earnings: Aritzia Inc.

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TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,416.31, up 0.1 point.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 81 cents, or 2.89 per cent, to $28.81 on 8.5 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed essentially unchanged Friday even as crude oil prices surpassed US$80 for the first time in seven years and a strong September jobs report saw employment return to pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

LAVAL, Que. — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says it has reached an agreement with the retailer's co-founder and executive chairman to purchase 6.35 million Class B shares for about $300 million.

CALGARY — The delivery team at Flower Chix typically puts in 300 to 400 km a day on the road, delivering fresh floral arrangements around Calgary and the surrounding area.