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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.7 per cent in January. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.2 per cent (10.5) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
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National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's January employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.7 per cent (5.8) Employment rate: 61.6 per cent (61.7) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.
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Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl

Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl

TORONTO — Most Canadian companies locked in their Super Bowl ad space long before anyone knew the Kansas City Chiefs would make it to the final match, but experts say many of those brands will be looking to score big with the audience drawn in by the
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Fortis reports $381M Q4 profit, up from $370M a year earlier

Fortis reports $381M Q4 profit, up from $370M a year earlier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $381 million, up from $370 million a year earlier. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 78 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 31.
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London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts

London, Ont., police chief's apology a good step but missing key elements: experts

TORONTO — A southwestern Ontario police chief's apology this week for the time it took to lay sexual assault charges against five professional hockey players marked an important step in acknowledging harm but lacked key elements needed to demonstrate
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Magna International reports Q4 profit and sales up from year earlier, raises dividend

Magna International reports Q4 profit and sales up from year earlier, raises dividend

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. raised its dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit and sales rose compared with a year ago. The auto parts maker, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 47.
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In the news for today: StatCan to report on job numbers, more Canadians are using AI

In the news for today: StatCan to report on job numbers, more Canadians are using AI

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... StatCan to release January jobs report Statistics Canada is set to release January job numbers this morning.
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More Canadians using AI tools, despite ‘deep-rooted’ fears about the tech: poll

More Canadians using AI tools, despite ‘deep-rooted’ fears about the tech: poll

OTTAWA — Despite worries artificial intelligence lacks empathy and could be coming to steal their jobs, a growing number of Canadians are turning to AI tools, a new poll suggests.
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How the grocery supply chain works, from wheat fields to weekly flyers

How the grocery supply chain works, from wheat fields to weekly flyers

Over the past year, the CEOs of Canada’s biggest grocery chains have become familiar faces to lawmakers studying food prices. Executives have faced questions from MPs and battled accusations of profiteering as their earnings rise.
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OHL roundup: Five players score twice as Battalion trounce IceDogs 12-1

NORTH BAY, Ont. — Five players scored twice as the North Bay Battalion trounced the Niagara IceDogs 12-1 on Thursday in the Ontario Hockey League.
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