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Movie producer charged with operating prostitution service

Movie producer charged with operating prostitution service

NEW YORK (AP) — A California movie producer was arrested Thursday on a New York indictment accusing him of using a movie production company to operate an international prostitution business.
Brookfield Infrastructure raises hostile takeover offer for Inter Pipeline

Brookfield Infrastructure raises hostile takeover offer for Inter Pipeline

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has upped its hostile takeover bid for Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd. The company is now offering $20 in cash or 0.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,183.72, up 36.48 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down eight cents, or 0.16 per cent, to $49.41 on 8.6 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite edges higher, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite edges higher, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Thursday on gains from consumer staples and metals as investors made defensive moves ahead of a possible pullback.
CAE Inc. investing $1 billion into research and development alongside government

CAE Inc. investing $1 billion into research and development alongside government

A Canadian aviation company says it is investing $1 billion into innovation as part of a partnership with the Canadian and Quebec governments to position it as a global leader in its field. Montreal-based CAE Inc.
'Complete transformation' of idled N.S. mill panned by critics

'Complete transformation' of idled N.S. mill panned by critics

HALIFAX — The company behind a beleaguered mill in northern Nova Scotia is proposing a "complete transformation" of its operations in an effort to reopen the idled kraft pulp plant, a plan that was quickly rebuked by local leaders and environmental a
Ontario won't make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for any industry, Ford says

Ontario won't make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for any industry, Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario won't make immunization against COVID-19 mandatory for any industry, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday as businesses preparing to reopen indoor services grappled with whether to ask staff and patrons if they'd been vaccinated.
Alimentation Couche-Tard shares up after analyst upgrades following investor day

Alimentation Couche-Tard shares up after analyst upgrades following investor day

Investor interest in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is on the rise as its share price rose to a record high Thursday, following upgrades by several analysts after the convenience store retailer's investor day presentation.
23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Portuguese fishing ship anchored off N.L. coast

23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Portuguese fishing ship anchored off N.L. coast

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Health officials are today confirming 23 new COVID-19 cases among the crew of a Portuguese fishing vessel anchored off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Securities Administrators issues warning about phishing emails

Canadian Securities Administrators issues warning about phishing emails

MONTREAL — The umbrella organization for Canada's securities regulators says it is monitoring its systems for unusual activity after several fake emails that purported to come from its staff.