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Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

Judge conditionally approves Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

A federal bankruptcy judge on Wednesday gave conditional approval to a sweeping, potentially $10 billion plan submitted by OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to settle a mountain of lawsuits over its role in the opioid crisis that has killed a half-millio
August home sales up almost 37% from last year: Calgary Real Estate Board

August home sales up almost 37% from last year: Calgary Real Estate Board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says home sales have slowed from the record-setting pace seen earlier this year, but rose on a year-over-year basis in August.
Dairy giant Saputo acquires two North Carolina food facilities for US$118 million

Dairy giant Saputo acquires two North Carolina food facilities for US$118 million

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. has acquired two food manufacturing facilities in North Carolina for US$118 million. The Montreal-based dairy giant says Carolina Aseptic and Carolina Dairy will join Saputo’s U.S. dairy division.
Liberals pledge $2B to help 'transition' oil workers; Alberta communities lukewarm

Liberals pledge $2B to help 'transition' oil workers; Alberta communities lukewarm

CALGARY — The federal Liberals have pledged $2 billion to help workers in oil-producing provinces transition to a greener economy, but the proposal is getting a lukewarm reception in communities that might be beneficiaries of the funding.
Laurentian Bank focused on simplification to draw new business as deposits dip

Laurentian Bank focused on simplification to draw new business as deposits dip

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank Financial Group is focused on reducing complexity as it works to modernize and attract new business, chief executive Rania Llewellyn said Wednesday.
CP Rail reaffirms interest in KCS after U.S. regulator rejects CN's trust proposal

CP Rail reaffirms interest in KCS after U.S. regulator rejects CN's trust proposal

TORONTO, Australia — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. has approached the Kansas City Â鶹ÊÓƵern board to reaffirm its interest in taking over the railway after U.S. regulators rejected a key part of Canadian National Railway Co.'s bid.
SkipTheDishes launches new offering for groceries

SkipTheDishes launches new offering for groceries

SkipTheDishes is testing a new business model to help it sell household goods and groceries directly to customers.
Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

Tourism association 'caught off guard' by U.S. travel advisory for Canada

Canada's tourism and hotel associations say they were caught off guard and disappointed by the U.S. government's decision to escalate its travel advisory for Canada. The U.S.
Julie Pace named new Associated Press executive editor

Julie Pace named new Associated Press executive editor

NEW YORK (AP) — Julie Pace, a longtime Washington journalist who managed coverage of the U.S. government during a period of historic tumult, was named Wednesday as the executive editor and senior vice president of The Associated Press.
UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan

UK regulator clears Piers Morgan over comments on Meghan

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s media regulator on Wednesday cleared TV personality and journalist Piers Morgan of any violations for making comments about Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, that drew more than 50,000 viewer complaints, the largest number ever r
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