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Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

Saudi Arabia pledges 2060 target of net-zero emissions

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — One of the world's largest oil producers, Saudi Arabia, announced Saturday it aims to reach “net zero” greenhouse gas emissions by 2060, joining more than 100 countries in a global effort to try and curb man-made cl
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Edward Rogers seeks to assert control at Rogers Communications as company stands firm

Edward Rogers seeks to assert control at Rogers Communications as company stands firm

TORONTO — Another shot was fired late Friday in the battle over control of Rogers Communications Inc., with former chairman Edward Rogers issuing a statement saying the company was wrong to declare a change of directors invalid.
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Jury gets chance to hear Elizabeth Holmes' bold promises

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A jury weighing the fate of fallen Silicon Valley star Elizabeth Holmes got its first chance Friday to listen to recordings of her boasting to investors about purported breakthroughs in a blood-testing technology.
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Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting

Alberta government says jobs, economy, COVID to be focus of fall legislature sitting

EDMONTON — The Alberta government plans a busy fall legislature sitting aimed at adding jobs and diversifying the economy while focusing on tamping down the renewed surge of COVID-19.
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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 (21,216.15, up 3.76 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up nine cents, or 4.35 per cent, to $2.16 on 9.2 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite up slightly as tech sector pulls back, energy makes gains

S&P/TSX composite up slightly as tech sector pulls back, energy makes gains

CALGARY — Canada's main stock index eked out another record high on Friday as losses in the technology sector were offset by gains in the energy sector. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up just 3.76 points at 21,216.
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Competition Bureau gets court order in case investigating Google's online advertising

Competition Bureau gets court order in case investigating Google's online advertising

GATINEAU, Que. — Canada's Competition Bureau says it has obtained a court order that will advance its investigation into Google's online advertising business.
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Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI, according to feds

Workers who resist vaccine mandates may not be eligible for EI, according to feds

Workers who lose their job over a refusal to vaccinate against COVID-19 may not be eligible for employment insurance benefits, according to updated guidelines from the federal government.
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Alton Gas cavern project in Nova Scotia scrapped by Calgary-based AltaGas

Alton Gas cavern project in Nova Scotia scrapped by Calgary-based AltaGas

HALIFAX — Alberta-based AltaGas has abandoned its plan to create huge salt caverns north of Halifax to store natural gas, saying the Alton Gas storage project is no longer part of its business focus.
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Giuliani associate convicted of campaign finance crimes

Giuliani associate convicted of campaign finance crimes

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York jury convicted a former associate of Rudy Giuliani on Friday of charges that he made illegal campaign contributions to influence U.S. politicians and advance his business interests.
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