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UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

UBS completes takeover of Credit Suisse in deal meant to stem global financial turmoil

BERLIN (AP) — UBS said Monday that it has completed its takeover of embattled rival Credit Suisse, nearly three months after the Swiss government hastily arranged a rescue deal to combine the country's two largest banks in a bid to safeguard Switzerl
In backrooms and on social media, battle rages over law to expand railway competition

In backrooms and on social media, battle rages over law to expand railway competition

MONTREAL — A new rail shipping rule is poised to drive up inefficiency and consumer costs. Or it will drive them straight down. It depends who you ask.
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: Cannabis earnings A pair of companies in the cannabis sector report their results this week. Aurora Cannabis Inc. and High Tide Inc.
Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

Increasing international delegations as Saskatchewan sets sights on global markets

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan politicians have rapidly increased international travel since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions were loosened as Premier Scott Moe remains laser-focused on global markets.
U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

U.S. border towns still wait on buyers from B.C., as Vancouver shopping buses vanish

VANCOUVER — Cross-border shopping buses filled with Chinese and Korean Canadian consumers were once ubiquitous outside Washington state malls, but they have all-but disappeared from the commercial landscape, dealing a heavy blow to border-town busine
Zelenskyy says 'counteroffensive, defensive actions' taking place in Ukraine

Zelenskyy says 'counteroffensive, defensive actions' taking place in Ukraine

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday that counteroffensive and defensive actions were underway against Russian forces, asserting that his top commanders were in a “positive” mindset as their troops engaged in int
Hong Kong launches bid to attract Canadian companies, but rights group warns of risks

Hong Kong launches bid to attract Canadian companies, but rights group warns of risks

Hong Kong's government is betting that Canadian companies and other overseas businesses will put profits over politics as it tries to lure talent and industry back to the city that has been cracking down on dissent after quashing a pro-democracy prot
IQF frozen Whole Raspberries and Antioxidant Blend recalled for norovirus risk

IQF frozen Whole Raspberries and Antioxidant Blend recalled for norovirus risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for two kinds of Alasko brand IQF frozen fruit due to a possible norovirus contamination. The recall covers IQF Whole Raspberries and IQF Antioxidant Blend in one and five kilogram packages.
Air Canada walks back compensation denials after thousands delayed due to tech issues

Air Canada walks back compensation denials after thousands delayed due to tech issues

MONTREAL — Air Canada said Friday it made a mistake in rejecting some compensation claims from the thousands of travellers affected by flight delays caused by computer malfunctions in recent weeks.
Montana gas power plant can resume construction, judge rules

Montana gas power plant can resume construction, judge rules

BILLINGS, Mont.