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Wildfire forces thousands from popular Lake Tahoe resort

Wildfire forces thousands from popular Lake Tahoe resort

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people rushed to leave South Lake Tahoe as the entire resort city came under evacuation orders and wildfire raced toward Lake Tahoe, a large freshwater lake straddling California and Nevada.
Ontario court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

Ontario court certifies class action against insurers related to COVID-19 losses

TORONTO — Ontario's Superior Court of Justice has certified a class-action lawsuit against fourteen insurance companies that denied business interruption claims related to COVID-19.
BCE, Telus ask government to block Quebecor's 5G spectrum purchase in Western Canada

BCE, Telus ask government to block Quebecor's 5G spectrum purchase in Western Canada

BCE Inc. and Telus Corp. are asking the Federal Court to block Quebecor Inc.'s purchase of 5G spectrum in Western Canada, stating the company didn't meet the requirements to bid on airwaves there.
EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there. The decision by the European Council to remove the U.S.
Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

TORONTO — Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd. has raised its offer for the shares in Noront Resources Ltd. it does not already own, topping a takeover proposal by BHP.
Supply chain snafus hampering Canadian tech companies as COVID-19 continues

Supply chain snafus hampering Canadian tech companies as COVID-19 continues

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the immediate health crisis was just the first of a long line of problems that tech company Voltera had to overcome. TheKitchener, Ont.
Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

BEIJING (AP) — Universal Studios announced Monday that its first theme park in China will open in the country's capital in September. The company set the opening date for Sept.
Rockets hit neighborhood near Kabul airport amid US pullout

Rockets hit neighborhood near Kabul airport amid US pullout

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rockets struck a neighborhood near Kabul's international airport on Monday amid the ongoing U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It wasn't immediately clear who launched them.
Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida blasted ashore Sunday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S.
‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot

‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Candyman” hooked the top spot at the North American box office. The Universal Pictures film starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II impressively pulled in more than $22.