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Cineplex posts September box office revenue of $23M amid limited Hollywood content

Cineplex posts September box office revenue of $23M amid limited Hollywood content

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue amounted to $23 million in September, a total representing 52 per cent of the figure for September 2019 before the pandemic pummeled the movie theatre industry.
Westshore Terminals reaches tentative deal with union, work resumes at terminal

Westshore Terminals reaches tentative deal with union, work resumes at terminal

VANCOUVER — Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. says it has reached a tentative agreement with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, ending a strike that began last month. The company says work resumed at the terminal on Oct. 9.
Ex-Fed Chair Bernanke shares Nobel for bank failure research

Ex-Fed Chair Bernanke shares Nobel for bank failure research

STOCKHOLM (AP) — Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke and two other U.S.
Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over antisemitic posts

Twitter, Instagram block Kanye West over antisemitic posts

NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West once suggested slavery was a choice. He called the COVID-19 vaccine “the mark of the beast.” Earlier this month, he was criticized for wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt to his collection at Paris Fashion Week.
Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months

Russia unleashes biggest attacks in Ukraine in months

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia retaliated Monday for an attack on a critical bridge by unleashing its most widespread strikes against Ukraine in months, a lethal barrage that smashed civilian targets, knocked out power and water, shattered buildings and
Stocks close lower on Wall Street ahead of earnings reports

Stocks close lower on Wall Street ahead of earnings reports

NEW YORK — Wall Street added to its recent string of losses Monday, as stocks fell ahead of a busy week of inflation updates and the start of corporate earnings reporting season. The S&P 500 fell 0.7%, extending its losing streak to a fourth day.
Protests in Iran over woman's death reach key oil industry

Protests in Iran over woman's death reach key oil industry

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Workers at the site of a major complex of refineries crucial for Iran's massive offshore natural gas field protested Monday over the death of a 22-year-old woman, online videos appeared to show.
A look at what's driving Aritzia's momentum amid an evolving retail landscape

A look at what's driving Aritzia's momentum amid an evolving retail landscape

TORONTO — As Canadian retail darling Aritzia gears up to report its latest quarterly earnings Wednesday, it continues to stand out as a leader and trendsetter in a complex, rollercoaster retail environment.
Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Canadian companies turning to amenities to lure staff back to offices

Tech companies have long offered luxurious office perks for talent acquisition and retention, but they have been beefed up in recent months to lure staff back to company workspaces at least a few days a week
Five things to watch for in Canadian business in the coming week

Five things to watch for in Canadian business in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: New Alberta premier sworn in Danielle Smith will be sworn in Tuesday, replacing outgoing Premier Jason Kenney after being named leader of the United Conservative Pa
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