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Onex fund signs deal to buy education software firm Tes Global, terms not disclosed

Onex fund signs deal to buy education software firm Tes Global, terms not disclosed

TORONTO — Onex Corp. says its Onex Partners V fund has signed a deal to buy education software company Tes Global from Providence Equity Partners LLC. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Toronto-based Onex Corp.
'Cheugy,' 'omicron' among 2021's most mispronounced words

'Cheugy,' 'omicron' among 2021's most mispronounced words

“Cheugy” is apparently a lot to chew on. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce have something in common — broadcasters butcher their names.
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer

Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AP) — The U.S.
Exxon Mobil rolls out plan to cut emissions in Permian Basin

Exxon Mobil rolls out plan to cut emissions in Permian Basin

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.
Toyota to build $1.3B battery plant near Greensboro, NC

Toyota to build $1.3B battery plant near Greensboro, NC

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Toyota announced on Monday that it plans to build a $1.
Man charged in death of Jacqueline Avant, music icon’s wife

Man charged in death of Jacqueline Avant, music icon’s wife

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Prosecutors filed charges Monday against a 29-year-old man in the fatal shooting of philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, the wife of legendary music executive Clarence Avant, last week at their Beverly Hills home.
Truck company offering $10,000 to vaccinated drivers as Jan. 15 deadline nears

Truck company offering $10,000 to vaccinated drivers as Jan. 15 deadline nears

MONTREAL — Amid an ongoing labour shortage, a Canadian logistics company is offering a $10,000 bonus to all truck drivers who have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine by mid-January.
Newspaper publisher SaltWire offering employee buyouts

Newspaper publisher SaltWire offering employee buyouts

HALIFAX — East Coast newspaper publisher SaltWire Network Inc. is offering voluntary buyouts and an option of reduced hours for employees.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,861.10, up 227.83 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 81 cents, or 2.67 per cent, to $31.10 on 32.4 million shares.
Stock markets rally on hopes about Omicron variant as crude oil prices climb

Stock markets rally on hopes about Omicron variant as crude oil prices climb

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index surged as reassurances about the latest COVID-19 variant powered the energy sector higher and prompted a broad-based rally. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 227.83 points to 20,861.10.