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Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

Spidey tops box office while Cinema Day draws millions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Spider-Man: No Way Home” has swung back on top of the box office during a holiday weekend where American theaters aimed to lure moviegoers with discounted $3 tickets.
Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102

Sterling Lord, uniquely enduring literary agent, dies at 102

NEW YORK (AP) — Sterling Lord, the uniquely enduring literary agent who worked for years to find a publisher for Jack Kerouac’s “On the Road” and over the following decades arranged deals for everyone from true crime writer Joe McGinniss to the creat
Recent Suncor fatalities 'devastating' for survivors of other workplace tragedies

Recent Suncor fatalities 'devastating' for survivors of other workplace tragedies

CALGARY — When Alyssa Grocutt's father died, the funeral home engraved his fingerprints onto a necklace for her to keep as a memento. Thirteen years later, Alyssa still wears the necklace daily.
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: Banking conference The Scotiabank Financials Summit will be held this week.
Enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Enoki mushrooms recalled for possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Enoki mushrooms distributed by WK Produce due to a possible Listeria contamination.
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Bell to acquire independent ISP Distributel; transaction details not disclosed

Bell to acquire independent ISP Distributel; transaction details not disclosed

MONTREAL — Bell Canada says it has acquired independent telecom provider Distributel.
Judge tosses manslaughter charge in boat fire that killed 34

Judge tosses manslaughter charge in boat fire that killed 34

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles federal judge threw out an indictment Friday charging a dive boat captain with manslaughter in the deaths of 34 people in a 2019 fire aboard a vessel anchored off the Southern California coast.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,270.85, up 128.13 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 89 cents, or 2.18 per cent, to $41.80 on 14.1 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite snaps five-day losing streak; U.S. markets decline

S&P/TSX composite snaps five-day losing streak; U.S. markets decline

Canada's main stock index snapped a five-day losing streak Friday, led by gains in the energy and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 128.13 points at 19,270.