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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S. The U.S.
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Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

TORONTO — A report on the experiences of Black music artists and professionals details myriad racial and financial barriers they've faced in the Canadian industry and calls for mentorship and structural change.
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Organigram says $90M Motif deal will give it largest share of Canada's pot market

Organigram says $90M Motif deal will give it largest share of Canada's pot market

Organigram Holdings Inc. says a $90-million deal to buy a cannabis vapes and infused pre-rolls business has made Organigram Canada’s largest recreational pot company by market share. Organigram's deal to purchase Motif Labs Ltd.
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Canadian Tire to keep 100% ownership of financial services business after review

Canadian Tire to keep 100% ownership of financial services business after review

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., says it has finished a review of strategic alternatives for its financial services business and decided it will keep 100 per cent ownership of the bank.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by province

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

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.8 per cent (10.1) _ Prince Edward Island 8.
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National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for November from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's November employment figures (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 6.8 per cent (6.5) Employment rate: 60.6 per cent (60.6) Participation rate: 65.1 per cent (64.
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European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo on Friday.
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Mastermind Toys marks first holidays with new owner focused on babies, 'kidults'

Mastermind Toys marks first holidays with new owner focused on babies, 'kidults'

TORONTO — In a nook of Toronto's Union Station, one of the country's most beloved toy shops is working to send customers a message: "We're open and we're here to stay.
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Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

Iran says it conducted a successful space launch in program long criticized by West

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran said Friday it conducted a successful space launch, the latest for its program the West alleges improves Tehran’s ballistic missile program.
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