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Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

Inflation, pandemic costs driving Ontario property tax hikes as upkeep backlogs grow

TORONTO — With a number of Ontario municipalities eyeing property tax increases, experts say homeowners across the province can expect to see higher tax bills this year because of inflation, pandemic costs and recent provincial changes to development
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S&P/TSX composite closes higher in broad gains, U.S. stocks also up

S&P/TSX composite closes higher in broad gains, U.S. stocks also up

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed higher on broad gains as commodities rose, while U.S. stock markets also ended up a day before the release of key inflation data. The S&P/TSX composite index ended up 126.19 points at 20,025.05.
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HBC says head of online division retiring, names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as replacement

HBC says head of online division retiring, names Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as replacement

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. says the head of The Bay, its online marketplace division, is retiring this month and that the current president of Hudson's Bay, which oversees Canadian retails stores, will take on the additional role.
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U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

U.S. travel problems affecting transborder flights: Air Canada, WestJet

TORONTO — Air Canada and WestJet encouraged travellers headed to or from the U.S. to check their flights before going to the airport after a key computer outage at the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration caused delays.
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LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

LCBO continues to investigate cybersecurity incident; site and mobile app still down

TORONTO — The Liquor Control Board of Ontario says it is continuing to investigate a "cybersecurity incident" that has knocked out its website and mobile app since Tuesday.
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Here's what you need to know about the Nexus application process update

Here's what you need to know about the Nexus application process update

OTTAWA — Canadian and U.S. border agencies say they have a plan to reduce the backlog for the Nexus trusted-traveller program.
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Report: Oil price cap takes small slice of Russia's revenue

Report: Oil price cap takes small slice of Russia's revenue

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — A price cap and European Union embargo on most Russian oil have cut into Moscow's revenue from fossil fuels, but the Kremlin is still earning substantial cash to fund its action in Ukraine because the $60-per-barrel cap was
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Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

Nokia opens new office in downtown Toronto as it looks to grow in Canada

TORONTO — Nokia is opening a new office in downtown Toronto's Harbourfront community. The company says the new location is part of its efforts to expand its presence in Canada.
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Barrick Gold signs joint venture deals for two projects with Saudi company

Barrick Gold signs joint venture deals for two projects with Saudi company

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed joint venture agreements with Saudi Arabian mining company Ma’aden for two prospective exploration projects in Saudi Arabia.
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Hopes high in B.C. as China lifts border rules, but tourism recovery may take months

Hopes high in B.C. as China lifts border rules, but tourism recovery may take months

VANCOUVER — Zhengwen Hao says the phone for his Richmond, B.C., restaurant hasn't stopped buzzing in recent days as relatives and friends in China make reservations as part of their plans to visit the province.
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