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Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia

Biden wants $33B more to help Ukraine battle Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, a signal that the U.S.
Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week

Fewer Americans file for jobless claims last week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week with numbers still at historically low levels. Jobless claims in the U.S.
Drought, harsh winter deliver one-two punch to CP Rail first-quarter revenue

Drought, harsh winter deliver one-two punch to CP Rail first-quarter revenue

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. saw revenue and profits dip in its first quarter as a weak grain harvest, a harsh winter and a work stoppage took their toll — though CP still expects major growth later this year.
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,744.23, up 53.42 points.) Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Up $2.18, or 10.3 per cent, to $23.27 on 13.7 million shares.
Lost for decades, Dorothy's dress from 'Oz' up for sale

Lost for decades, Dorothy's dress from 'Oz' up for sale

NEW YORK (AP) — It's one of the most recognizable outfits in American movie history, the blue-and-white checked gingham dress a young Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz.
Strong results power energy and materials higher and help lift S&P/TSX composite

Strong results power energy and materials higher and help lift S&P/TSX composite

TORONTO — Strong quarterly results powered the energy and materials sectors higher, helping Canada's main stock index to rebound from its lowest level in three months.
Federal tax credit not enough to get carbon capture projects built: Cenovus CEO

Federal tax credit not enough to get carbon capture projects built: Cenovus CEO

CALGARY — The chief executive of Cenovus Energy Inc.
Consumer groups file petition to set aside CRTC's Rogers-Shaw approval

Consumer groups file petition to set aside CRTC's Rogers-Shaw approval

Two consumer advocacy groups have filed a petition asking the federal cabinet to "set aside" the CRTC's decision to approve the transfer of Shaw Communications Inc.'s broadcast services to Rogers Communications Inc.
CAPP lobby group names Lisa Baiton as new president and CEO

CAPP lobby group names Lisa Baiton as new president and CEO

CALGARY — The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers has named Lisa Baiton as its new president and CEO. Baiton replaces outgoing president and CEO Tim McMillan, who has led the oil and gas lobby group for the last eight years.
Customer service problems continue to plague Transat — and entire sector — CEO says

Customer service problems continue to plague Transat — and entire sector — CEO says

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. chief executive Annick Guérard says the tour operator is working to improve the long phone-wait times and customer service frustrations plaguing the airline sector throughout the pandemic.