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Here's a list of October inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of October inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 0.7 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 0.6 per cent (0.3) — Prince Edward Island: 0.
Here's a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 0.7 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.
As virus cases spiral, Los Angeles readies plan for curfew

As virus cases spiral, Los Angeles readies plan for curfew

Los Angeles County has imposed new restrictions on businesses and is readying plans for a mandatory curfew for all but essential workers if coronavirus cases keep spiking.
Historic deal revives plan for largest US dam demolition

Historic deal revives plan for largest US dam demolition

PORTLAND, Ore. — An agreement announced Tuesday paves the way for the largest dam demolition in U.S.
Battle between Garda and Caisse over bids for G4S gets nasty with legal threat

Battle between Garda and Caisse over bids for G4S gets nasty with legal threat

MONTREAL — A battle between Garda World and Quebec's largest pension fund manager over each group's efforts to acquire the world's leading security firm has escalated with the filing of a legal threat.
After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules

After long wait, scripted shows return to network schedules

NEW YORK — After the coronavirus pandemic sidelined creators and led to a delayed start of the traditional fall television season, scripted shows are beginning to return to network schedules. Not all of them, not yet.
Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

Amazon opens online pharmacy, shaking up another industry

NEW YORK — Now at Amazon.com: insulin and inhalers. The retail colossus opened an online pharmacy Tuesday that allows customers to order medication or prescription refills, and have them delivered to their front door in a couple of days.
Migrant worker groups critical of Ontario's new farm outbreak plan

Migrant worker groups critical of Ontario's new farm outbreak plan

TORONTO — A new strategy to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks on Ontario farms does not go far enough to protect vulnerable employees, migrant worker groups said Tuesday, as the province and farmers pledged to do more ahead of the 2021 growing season.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,948.06, up 58.25 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 90 cents, or 2.37 per cent, to $38.90 on 18.7 million shares.
TSX ekes out a gain while U.S. markets take breather from vaccine euphoria

TSX ekes out a gain while U.S. markets take breather from vaccine euphoria

TORONTO — North American stock markets took a break from COVID-19 vaccine enthusiasm amid concerns around rising infections and expanding lockdowns.