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Ontario won't make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for any industry, Ford says

Ontario won't make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for any industry, Ford says

TORONTO — Ontario won't make immunization against COVID-19 mandatory for any industry, Premier Doug Ford said Thursday as businesses preparing to reopen indoor services grappled with whether to ask staff and patrons if they'd been vaccinated.
Alimentation Couche-Tard shares up after analyst upgrades following investor day

Alimentation Couche-Tard shares up after analyst upgrades following investor day

Investor interest in Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. is on the rise as its share price rose to a record high Thursday, following upgrades by several analysts after the convenience store retailer's investor day presentation.
23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Portuguese fishing ship anchored off N.L. coast

23 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Portuguese fishing ship anchored off N.L. coast

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Health officials are today confirming 23 new COVID-19 cases among the crew of a Portuguese fishing vessel anchored off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Securities Administrators issues warning about phishing emails

Canadian Securities Administrators issues warning about phishing emails

MONTREAL — The umbrella organization for Canada's securities regulators says it is monitoring its systems for unusual activity after several fake emails that purported to come from its staff.
California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

California approves 1st state-funded guaranteed income plan

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers on Thursday approved the first state-funded guaranteed income plan in the U.S.
Cogeco Communications preparing to expand its high-speed internet footprint

Cogeco Communications preparing to expand its high-speed internet footprint

MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications Inc. is taking advantage of government financial support to expand its high-speed internet footprint in rural and underserviced areas of Canada as well as in the United States.
Booksellers association apologizes for anti-trans mailing

Booksellers association apologizes for anti-trans mailing

NEW YORK (AP) — The American Booksellers Association is apologizing for sending a publication widely criticized as anti-transgender, Abigail Shrier's "Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing Our Daughters," in a recent mailing to independ
Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock

Lebanon's PM-designate steps down after months of deadlock

BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s Prime Minister-designate Saad Hariri stepped down Thursday, citing “key differences” with the president after nine months of political wrangling that failed to put together a government for the crisis-ridden country.
CREA reports home sales down 8.4 per cent month-over-month in June

CREA reports home sales down 8.4 per cent month-over-month in June

Home sales across Canada fell for the third consecutive month in June as the market continued to slow from its March highs, but the month still set a record, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Thursday.
US unemployment claims fall to 360,000, a new pandemic low

US unemployment claims fall to 360,000, a new pandemic low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits has reached its lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the U.S. economy and job market are quickly rebounding from the pandemic recession.
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