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Linamar signs deal to buy assets in U.S. from Mobex for US$70 million

Linamar signs deal to buy assets in U.S. from Mobex for US$70 million

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. has signed a deal with automotive parts supplier Mobex Fourth and 1 to buy a substantial portion of its U.S.-based assets for US$70 million in cash.
Fraud in auto, credit card, mortgage sectors rise amid interest rate hikes: study

Fraud in auto, credit card, mortgage sectors rise amid interest rate hikes: study

TORONTO — New data suggests an uptick in fraud in the auto, credit card and mortgage sectors is driven by growing financial pressures on consumers and by fraudsters using bold schemes.
First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

First private US passenger rail line in 100 years is about to link Miami and Orlando at high speed

MIAMI (AP) — The first big test of whether privately owned high-speed passenger train service can prosper in the United States will launch Friday when Florida's Brightline begins running trains between Miami and Orlando, reaching speeds of 125 mph (2
Self-driving tech company Waabi strikes partnership with Uber Freight

Self-driving tech company Waabi strikes partnership with Uber Freight

TORONTO — Self-driving tech company Waabi says it has struck a partnership with Uber Technologies Inc.'s freight division to accelerate autonomous trucking adoption.
As 'perfect storm' pushes more to the brink, here's what to know about bankruptcy

As 'perfect storm' pushes more to the brink, here's what to know about bankruptcy

With Canadians’ debt on the riseas they deal with surging pricesand interest rates, experts say many people are in the dark about the insolvency process, even though it could help those in dire straits get a clean slate.
Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widens

Cisco buying cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion, bolstering defenses as use of AI widens

Cisco is buying the cybersecurity firm Splunk in a $28 billion deal as it bolsters its defenses against potential security threats that may be heightened by the widening use of artificial intelligence.
Bank of England joins US Fed in keeping interest rates unchanged after inflation declines

Bank of England joins US Fed in keeping interest rates unchanged after inflation declines

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England on Thursday paused nearly two years of interest rate increases after a surprising fall in U.K. inflation eased concerns about the pace of price rises.
LittleOak Infant, Follow-on Formula recalled for not being evaluated by Health Canada

LittleOak Infant, Follow-on Formula recalled for not being evaluated by Health Canada

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two varieties of LittleOak brand infant formula because they have not been approved by Health Canada.
Toronto Pearson Airport ranks low in customer satisfaction: study

Toronto Pearson Airport ranks low in customer satisfaction: study

Toronto and Montreal airports were near-bottom in the race for passenger satisfaction this year, according to a study by J.D. Power.
Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

Alberta set to release report on whether to ditch CPP for provincial pension plan

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is set to release its long-promised report on whether the province should quit the Canada Pension Plan and pursue its own provincial program.