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Doubts about Russia's moves in Ukraine pull S&P/TSX composite down from record close

Doubts about Russia's moves in Ukraine pull S&P/TSX composite down from record close

TORONTO — Doubts about Russia's promised troop withdrawal from the Ukrainian capital pushed Canada's main stock index off its record high while the loonie moved above 80 cents to its highest level in nearly five months.
London broker Stacey Evoy named new president of Ontario Real Estate Association

London broker Stacey Evoy named new president of Ontario Real Estate Association

TORONTO — The Ontario Real Estate Association says London, Ont. broker Stacey Evoy is its new president.
Speculation tax changes unlikely to quell Ontario market, real estate experts say

Speculation tax changes unlikely to quell Ontario market, real estate experts say

TORONTO — Real estate experts say Ontario’s decision to increase and expand its foreign buyers tax won’t do much to cool the province’s hot real estate market.
Dollarama says its new $5 price tag will help offset inflation and stock new products

Dollarama says its new $5 price tag will help offset inflation and stock new products

Canada's largest dollar store is introducing a new $5 price tag as it looks to recoup higher costs and bring in new products. Dollarama Inc.
RIV Capital buys New York cannabis chain Etain for US$247 million

RIV Capital buys New York cannabis chain Etain for US$247 million

TORONTO — RIV Capital, Inc. says it will purchase medical marijuana retailer Etain in a US$247 million transaction.
Air Canada to ramp up capacity this year, but won't yet reach pre-pandemic levels

Air Canada to ramp up capacity this year, but won't yet reach pre-pandemic levels

MONTREAL — Air Canada plans to more than double its capacity this year compared with 2021, but says that is still below its pre-pandemic level.
US growth in Q4 revised slightly lower to 6.9%

US growth in Q4 revised slightly lower to 6.9%

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy ended 2021 by expanding at a healthy 6.9% annual pace from October through December, the government reported Wednesday , a slight downgrade from its previous estimates.
Cannabis retailer High Tide buying two stores in Ontario's cottage country for $2.8M

Cannabis retailer High Tide buying two stores in Ontario's cottage country for $2.8M

CALGARY — Cannabis retailer High Tide Inc. has signed a deal to buy Livonit Foods Inc., which operates two stores in Ontario under the Bud Heaven banner. The company is paying $2.8 million in shares for the stores located in Bracebridge, Ont.
Canadian gold miner Kinross in exclusive talks to sell Russian assets

Canadian gold miner Kinross in exclusive talks to sell Russian assets

TORONTO — Kinross Gold Corp. says it is in exclusive talks to sell its Russian assets. The Toronto-based gold miner owns the Kupol underground mine in the country's Chukotka region as well as the Udinsk development-stage project.
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas

Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland announced steps Wednesday to end all Russian oil imports by the end of 2022, as Germany issued a warning over natural gas supplies and called on consumers to conserve energy in a sign of escalating economic tensions in Eu