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Rio Tinto closes deal to buy stake in Western Copper and Gold

Rio Tinto closes deal to buy stake in Western Copper and Gold

VANCOUVER — Western Copper and Gold Corp. says Rio Tinto Canada Inc. has completed a $25.6-million investment in the company. The Vancouver-based company says the money will be used to help advance its copper-and-gold Casino project in the Yukon.
La Scala announces 2021-21 season, with hope of fewer limits

La Scala announces 2021-21 season, with hope of fewer limits

MILAN (AP) — Milan’s famed Teatro alla Scala on Monday announced a 2021-22 season of 13 operas, seven ballets and numerous concerts as Italy’s most important theater looks toward a gradual removal of pandemic restrictions.
NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT makes offer for Australian trust

NorthWest Healthcare Properties REIT makes offer for Australian trust

TORONTO — NorthWest Healthcare Properties Real Estate Investment Trust says it and a partner have made an offer to buy Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust that values it at $2.6 billion, including debt.
Toys "R" Us teams up with Joe Fresh designer Mimran to launch new kids' clothing line

Toys "R" Us teams up with Joe Fresh designer Mimran to launch new kids' clothing line

HALIFAX — When Vic Bertrand took over the helm of Toys “R” Us Canada in late 2019, he took a hard look at the retailer’s operations.
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

NEW YORK (AP) — Moviegoing increasingly looks like it didn't die during the pandemic. It just went into hibernation. John Krasinski's thriller sequel “A Quiet Place Part II” opened over the Memorial Day weekend to a pandemic-best $48.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: More bank earnings Scotiabank will release Q2 earnings results on Tuesday.
Alberta sets sights on expanding forest products harvest as high prices drive returns

Alberta sets sights on expanding forest products harvest as high prices drive returns

CALGARY — A drive to increase Alberta’s forest harvest as lumber prices hover at record heights is allowing members of a northern First Nation to become resource owners as well as timber-gathering contractors, says the leader of the Bigstone Cree Nat
In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,50
CN Rail fined $100,000 by court for spraying pesticide on its B.C. tracks

CN Rail fined $100,000 by court for spraying pesticide on its B.C. tracks

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service says Canadian National Railway has entered a guilty plea in a Prince Rupert court for failing to obtain the needed authorization to apply pesticide along its tracks.
Airport changes name after years of fighting over 'Orlando'

Airport changes name after years of fighting over 'Orlando'

MELBOURNE, Fla.