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S&P/TSX composite edges higher as crude oil prices rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite edges higher as crude oil prices rise, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gave up early gains but still posted a small increase as crude oil prices hit a more than seven-year high and the central bank kept its key interest rate in check.
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Picasso heirs launch digital art piece to ride 'crypto' wave

Picasso heirs launch digital art piece to ride 'crypto' wave

GENEVA (AP) — Pablo, meet Crypto.
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Los Angeles City Council approves phaseout of oil drilling

Los Angeles City Council approves phaseout of oil drilling

The Los Angeles City Council on Wednesday approved a measure to ban new oil and gas wells and phase out existing ones.
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DesRosiers says Canadian auto production last year hit lowest level since 1967

DesRosiers says Canadian auto production last year hit lowest level since 1967

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canada produced just over 1.1 million light vehicles last year for the lowest level of production since 1967. The low production numbers, down from 1.
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Dark Web marketplace taken down after CRTC levies anti-spam penalties

Dark Web marketplace taken down after CRTC levies anti-spam penalties

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's broadcasting regulator says a prominent Dark Web marketplace has been taken off-line after it levied $300,000 in fines against four individuals linked to the business.
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Collision to return to in-person format this year with Toronto conference

Collision to return to in-person format this year with Toronto conference

TORONTO — International technology conference Collision says it will return to hosting an in-person event this year in Toronto.
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Brookfield Renewable buys Urban Grid for US$650M, tripling U.S. development pipeline

Brookfield Renewable buys Urban Grid for US$650M, tripling U.S. development pipeline

TORONTO — Brookfield Renewable has purchased clean power developer Urban Grid for US$650 million, making it one of the largest renewable energy developers in the United States.
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TD Bank hiring 2,000 new technology employees amid growing demand for skilled workers

TD Bank hiring 2,000 new technology employees amid growing demand for skilled workers

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it plans to hire more than 2,000 people to fill new technology roles this year as it pushes further into areas like artificial intelligence and cloud-based operations.
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N.L.'s Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project delayed again, this time until May 31

N.L.'s Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project delayed again, this time until May 31

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Final commissioning for the beleaguered Muskrat Falls hydroelectricity project in Newfoundland and Labrador has been delayed once again.
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US new home sales jump in December as prices fall

US new home sales jump in December as prices fall

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Sales of new single family homes in December rose to their highest level in 10 months as buyers took advantage of lower prices in anticipation of higher interest rates.
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