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Hudson's Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital

Hudson's Bay to liquidate entire business, still seeking additional capital

TORONTO — The death knell is ringing for Canada’s oldest company.
SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

SpaceX launches a new crew to the space station to replace NASA's stuck astronauts

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts launched to the International Space Station on Friday night, paving the way for the pair’s return after nine long months.
Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

Saskatchewan premier says photo of him being used to promote cryptocurrency scam

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says beware of scammers using his face to sell cryptocurrency. Moe, in a post on social media, says his photo and pictures of other public figures are being used to promote cryptocurrency scams.
Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

Michigan judge wanted Walmart shoplifters to wash cars. His boss stepped on the hose.

DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan judge has thrown cold water on a plan to have Walmart shoplifters wash cars as a consequence for their misdemeanor crime.
Via Rail on-time performance plunges after CN imposes new speed rules

Via Rail on-time performance plunges after CN imposes new speed rules

MONTREAL — Via Rail's on-time performance hit new lows in recent months, internal documents show, a decline the Crown corporation blames largely on new rules from Canadian National Railway Co.
Saskatchewan doubling electric vehicle fee, increasing park administrative charges

Saskatchewan doubling electric vehicle fee, increasing park administrative charges

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — The Saskatchewan government has announced a list of fee changes coming this year, including a doubling of the cost to register electric vehicles.
TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 1.5 per cent Friday, rallying alongside U.S. markets to end an otherwise grim week for equities, while the price of gold topped US$3,000 an ounce for the first time ever. It’s been almost two weeks since U.
Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

Opening interprovincial beer sales would be 'huge blow' to Newfoundland jobs: unions

ST. JOHN'S — As Canada vows to knock down internal trade barriers, unions representing workers at two large breweries in Newfoundland say easy beer sales between provinces would put local jobs at risk. Workers at the Molson Coors brewery in St.
Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week

Wall Street rallies to its best day in months, but that’s not enough to salvage its losing week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to their best day since the election, but not by enough to keep Wall Street from a fourth straight losing week. The S&P 500 rose 2.
Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know

Gold rises to new heights as anxiety grips markets. Here's what you need to know

NEW YORK (AP) — Amid widespread economic turmoil, the price of gold has soared to levels never seen before . Gold futures surpassed the $3,000 per troy ounce for the first time this week.