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GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall to cover all model years for fire risk

GM expands Chevy Bolt EV recall to cover all model years for fire risk

General Motors says it has expanded a recall of its Chevy Bolt electric vehicles to include all model years because of a risk the battery cells could catch fire.
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 (20,339.02, up 123.66 points.) HEXO Corp. (TSX:HEXO). Health. Down $1.14, or 27.8 per cent, to $2.96 on 10.7 million shares.
North American stock markets close higher, oil slides again on COVID fears

North American stock markets close higher, oil slides again on COVID fears

TORONTO — North American stock markets rebounded Friday after a difficult week, though the price of oil continued its slide on concerns over the COVID-19 Delta variant.
GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

GM extends recall to cover all Chevy Bolts due to fire risk

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors is recalling all Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles sold worldwide to fix a battery problem that could cause fires.
US appeals court refuses to end CDC's eviction moratorium

US appeals court refuses to end CDC's eviction moratorium

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court on Friday said a pause on evictions designed to curb the spread of the coronavirus can remain in place for now, setting up a battle before the nation’s highest court. A three-judge panel of the U.S.
The Latest: Biden vows to get all Americans home from Kabul

The Latest: Biden vows to get all Americans home from Kabul

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is pledging to evacuate any American currently in Afghanistan who wants to come home. Biden made the promise on Friday as he provided an update on the tense situation in Afghanistan.
Canadian banks to require employees working in its offices to be fully vaccinated

Canadian banks to require employees working in its offices to be fully vaccinated

TORONTO — Canadian companies in federally regulated industries are starting to announce mandatory vaccination policies, in a bid to protect staff and abide by a recent government request.
Navy vet convicted in gruesome killing of 4 in North Dakota

Navy vet convicted in gruesome killing of 4 in North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A jury found a chiropractor and Navy veteran guilty Friday in the gruesome killings of four people at a North Dakota property management firm two years ago.
North American stock markets up in late-morning trading, loonie down

North American stock markets up in late-morning trading, loonie down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading in a broad-based rally on the Toronto Stock Exchange, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 78.48 points at 20,293.84.
Statistics Canada says retail sales gained 4.2% in June as restrictions eased

Statistics Canada says retail sales gained 4.2% in June as restrictions eased

OTTAWA — Retail sales rose 4.2 per cent to $56.2 billion in June as public health restrictions were eased in many parts of the country, Statistics Canada said Friday.