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Fendi, Cavalli open a more relaxed Milan Fashion Week

Fendi, Cavalli open a more relaxed Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — As Europe braced for winds from a possible war in Ukraine, the Italian fashion world carried on with a Milan Fashion Week that brought the return of Russian buyers after two years and the easing of pandemic travel restrictions.
Oil heading higher as Ukraine tensions escalate; price depends on what happens next

Oil heading higher as Ukraine tensions escalate; price depends on what happens next

CALGARY — Oil prices are rapidly heading toward US$100 a barrel, but analysts say the chances of crude smashing that threshold greatly depends on what happens next in Ukraine.
NBC's scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings

NBC's scores are in: Record low Olympics ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — The final scores are in, and NBC is no doubt happy to put the Beijing Winter Olympics in the rear-view mirror. The games reached an average combined audience of 11.
U.S. stock markets in correction territory, TSX down on worrying signs out of Ukraine

U.S. stock markets in correction territory, TSX down on worrying signs out of Ukraine

TORONTO — North American stock markets faded midweek with all three U.S. markets moving into correction territory while crude oil prices continued to rise on mounting tensions in Ukraine.
How to navigate travel insurance ahead of spring break as pandemic restrictions ease

How to navigate travel insurance ahead of spring break as pandemic restrictions ease

MONTREAL — With the Omicron variant in retreat, Canadians looking to get away for spring break now have a more robust range of travel insurance options.
Gildan Activewear unveils three-year growth targets after boosting dividend

Gildan Activewear unveils three-year growth targets after boosting dividend

Gildan Activewear Inc. raised its dividend nearly 10 per cent Wednesday as it laid out its plan to grow sales and earnings over the next three years.
New office tower planned for the Bay building in downtown Vancouver

New office tower planned for the Bay building in downtown Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The redevelopment plan for the Hudson's Bay building in downtown Vancouver will include a 12-storey office tower that keeps the century-old facade of the retail store. Hudson's Bay Co.
Bausch Health reports US$69-million Q4 profit compared with loss a year ago

Bausch Health reports US$69-million Q4 profit compared with loss a year ago

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year earlier. The company, which keeps is books in U.S.
Molson Coors raises dividend amid higher sales as venues reopen, restrictions ease

Molson Coors raises dividend amid higher sales as venues reopen, restrictions ease

MONTREAL — Molson Coors Beverage Co. has raised it dividend amid higher sales and profits in its latest quarter as the company benefited from the reopening of venues and an increase in premium beverages sales.
Ontario puts $250K toward proposed EV battery production lines

Ontario puts $250K toward proposed EV battery production lines

TORONTO — The Ontario government is putting $250,000 toward the development of two battery production lines at a proposed new facility in the province's north. Electra Battery Materials Corporation says its future facility in Cobalt, Ont.
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