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Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

Screenwriters wait to learn terms of deal with Hollywood studios to end historic strike

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Screenwriters waited Monday to learn what their five-month strike won and prepared for a possible return to work after their union reached an agreement with studio executives that could help end the walkouts that brought Hollywood
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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 (19,800.61, up 20.64 points): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Unchanged, at $49.06 on 26.1 million shares. Canopy Growth Corp.
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Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also up

Energy stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in energy stocks helped Canada's main stock index close slightly higher Monday, while U.S. stock markets also ended up to start the week.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as the pressure keeps mounting from the bond market

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts as the pressure keeps mounting from the bond market

NEW YORK (AP) — A sluggish day for stocks kept September on track to be the worst month of the year for Wall Street. The S&P 500 managed a gain of 0.4%, coming off its worst week in six months.
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With Ford deal approved, Unifor sets sights on GM for next round of auto talks

With Ford deal approved, Unifor sets sights on GM for next round of auto talks

TORONTO — Canada's largest private sector union says it will turn to negotiations with General Motors after members voted to accept its labour agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada.
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Indigenous group in N.B. signs deal with companies behind proposed nuclear reactor

Indigenous group in N.B. signs deal with companies behind proposed nuclear reactor

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A group of First Nations in New Brunswick has signed agreements with two companies developing small nuclear reactor technology for the province's electric utility.
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Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

Toymaker Lego will stick to its quest to find sustainable materials despite failed recycle attempt

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark's Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world's largest toymaker to use recycled bottles did not work.
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Weather-related home repairs highest in Atlantic Canada: HomeStars survey

Weather-related home repairs highest in Atlantic Canada: HomeStars survey

TORONTO — Homeowners in Atlantic Canada completed the highest number of emergency repairs due to weather-related events in the past year, according to HomeStars' latest renovation report.
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Canfor's Vida signs deal to buy sawmill in Sweden for $6 million

Canfor's Vida signs deal to buy sawmill in Sweden for $6 million

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says a Swedish company in which it owns a 70 per cent stake has signed a deal to buy a sawmill for $6 million. The Vancouver-based forestry company says Vida AB will acquire the sawmill in Sweden from Ingarp Träskydd.
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Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft that will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft in its fleet.
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