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Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress

Top US accident investigator says close calls between planes show that aviation is under stress

The nation’s top accident investigator said Thursday that a surge in close calls between planes at U.S. airports this year is a "clear warning sign” that the aviation system is under stress.
Canopy Growth Corp. reports net loss of $324.8 million in second quarter

Canopy Growth Corp. reports net loss of $324.8 million in second quarter

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. says its net loss for the second quarter was $324.8 million, compared with $305.8 million a year earlier. The company says its net loss from continuing operations was $148.2 million, compared with $196.
Judge in Alaska upholds Biden administration's approval of the massive Willow oil-drilling project

Judge in Alaska upholds Biden administration's approval of the massive Willow oil-drilling project

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday upheld the Biden administration’s approval of the Willow oil-drilling project on Alaska’s remote North Slope, a massive project that drew the ire of environmentalists who had accused the president of
Aurora Cannabis revenues rise in Q2, led by strength in medical cannabis sales

Aurora Cannabis revenues rise in Q2, led by strength in medical cannabis sales

EDMONTON — Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it earned $256,000 in the second quarter, up from a loss a year earlier of $45.5 million. The Edmonton-based cannabis company says net revenue for the quarter was $63.4 million, up from $48.
Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

Astronaut Frank Borman, commander of the first Apollo mission to the moon, has died at age 95

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded Apollo 8's historic Christmas 1968 flight that circled the moon 10 times and paved the way for the lunar landing the next year, has died. He was 95.
Saputo sees earnings rise to $156 million in second quarter

Saputo sees earnings rise to $156 million in second quarter

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. says it earned $156 million in its second quarter, up from $145 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $4.3 billion, down from 4.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,587.41, up 57.20 points): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Finance. Up 75 cents, or 3.01 per cent, to $25.67 on 19.
S&P/TSX composite notches small gain led by energy stocks, U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX composite notches small gain led by energy stocks, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index eke out a small gain Thursday, while U.S. markets moved lower, led by weakness on the Nasdaq. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 57.20 points at 19,587.41.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls after the bond market cranks up the pressure again

Stock market today: Wall Street falls after the bond market cranks up the pressure again

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks fell on Wall Street as the pressure cranked higher from the bond market again. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% Thursday. The Dow fell 220 points, and the Nasdaq composite gave back 0.9%.
Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

Crabby business: N.L. fisheries worker charged with accepting 'pans of crab' as bribe

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — A contractor working for the federal Fisheries Department in Newfoundland and Labrador is accused of accepting bribes of seafood.