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Canadian crypto industry leaders launch Web3 council and push for regulation

Canadian crypto industry leaders launch Web3 council and push for regulation

TORONTO — Some of Canada's leaders in the blockchain sector launched Tuesday a non-profit association aimed at moving the needle on regulation of cryptocurrencies anddigital assets in this country.
FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up

FDA OKs another Pfizer, Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up

U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds.
US job openings remain near record high in February

US job openings remain near record high in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — Job openings hovered at a near-record level in February, little changed from the previous month, continuing a trend that Federal Reserve officials see as a driver of inflation. There were 11.
US consumers still confident, but outlook not as rosy

US consumers still confident, but outlook not as rosy

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — U.S. consumer confidence bounced back in March and remains high, though consumers' short-term outlook is not quite as rosy.
Cargojet signs new air-transportation services deal with DHL

Cargojet signs new air-transportation services deal with DHL

TORONTO — Cargojet Inc. has signed a new agreement with DHL Network Operations (USA) Inc. to provide air-transportation services for DHL's global network that it says will boost earnings and help diversify its services.
Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia

Oilfield services company Calfrac Well Services suspending any investments in Russia

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says it is suspending any investments in Russia.
Bid for Nielsen TV ratings company almost doubles to $16B

Bid for Nielsen TV ratings company almost doubles to $16B

NEW YORK (AP) — The buyout offer for Nielsen rose to $16 billion Tuesday, about a week after the TV ratings and marketing data company rejected a $9 billion bid.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,977.83, down 28.11 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down $1.39, or 3.3 per cent, to $41.02 on 9.9 million shares.
Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

Oscars audience tops 15 million, exceeding last year

NEW YORK (AP) — Television ratings for the Oscars rebounded somewhat from last year's record low, but the event clearly doesn't have the appeal to viewers that it once had. Sunday's ceremony reached an estimated 15.
GM Canada names Marissa West new president and general manager

GM Canada names Marissa West new president and general manager

OSHAWA, Ont. — General Motors has named Marissa West its new president and general manager of GM Canada. West is currently executive chief engineer for GM's mid-size and medium duty truck division.
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