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North American stock markets recover from early losses on U.S. debt ceiling progress

North American stock markets recover from early losses on U.S. debt ceiling progress

TORONTO — North American stock markets recovered from early losses on signs of a potential extension to the U.S. debt ceiling deadline. The day started weak with futures down about two per cent following declines on European markets.
Dow announces plans to build 'net-zero' petrochemicals facility in Alberta

Dow announces plans to build 'net-zero' petrochemicals facility in Alberta

CALGARY — Dow Inc. says it has plans to expand and decarbonize its petrochemicals site at Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The U.S.-based chemical company says it will build a net-zero carbon emissions ethylene and derivatives complex at the site.
Canada faces wave of terminations as workplace vaccine mandates take effect: Lawyer

Canada faces wave of terminations as workplace vaccine mandates take effect: Lawyer

HALIFAX — Canada is facing a potential wave of terminations tied to mandatory workplace vaccine policies as a growing number of employers require workers to be fully inoculated against COVID-19 — or risk losing their jobs, legal experts say.
Air travel associations call for federal vaccine passport for new vaccine mandate

Air travel associations call for federal vaccine passport for new vaccine mandate

Transportation industry associations say the federal government's development of a national vaccine passport will be vital for airlines to carry out a vaccine mandate for air travellers.
Melinda Gates forms nonfiction book imprint, Moment of Lift

Melinda Gates forms nonfiction book imprint, Moment of Lift

NEW YORK (AP) — Melinda French Gates, already one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, will now take on the job of publisher. Gates has formed a nonfiction imprint with Flatiron Books, a division of Macmillan.
UN endorses world's 1st malaria vaccine as 'historic moment'

UN endorses world's 1st malaria vaccine as 'historic moment'

LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday endorsed the world's first malaria vaccine and said it should be given to children across Africa in the hope that it will spur stalled efforts to curb the spread of the parasitic disease.
Cineworld planned to sell off Cineplex's signage, RecRoom business: theatre CEO

Cineworld planned to sell off Cineplex's signage, RecRoom business: theatre CEO

TORONTO — Cineworld Group PLC's chief executive was planning to sell off Cineplex Inc.'s RecRoom and signage business in a secret initiative he called "Project Jumanji." The U.K.
Conference Board cuts growth forecast for 2021 after weak second quarter

Conference Board cuts growth forecast for 2021 after weak second quarter

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada cut its forecast for economic growth this year after the contraction seen in the second quarter. The think tank said Wednesday it expects real gross domestic product in Canada to grow 5.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg tribute required innovative donations

Ruth Bader Ginsburg tribute required innovative donations

The upcoming world premiere at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra of a classical music piece inspired by the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg would probably have been impossible if not for a bunch of lawyers in the Chicago area, a Long Islan
Boston Scientific buying Baylis Medical cardiology business for US$1.75 billion

Boston Scientific buying Baylis Medical cardiology business for US$1.75 billion

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Baylis Medical Co. Inc. says it has signed a deal to sell its cardiology business to Boston Scientific Corp. for US$1.75 billion. The company is a developer of medical devices used in cardiology.
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