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University of Toronto to fully divest $4 billion endowment from fossil fuels by 2030

University of Toronto to fully divest $4 billion endowment from fossil fuels by 2030

TORONTO — The University of Toronto has become the latest institution to commit to the divestment movement, saying Wednesday that it will sell off all fossil fuel investments in its $4 billion endowment fund by the end of 2030 to help fight climate c
H&R Real Estate Investment Trust to focus on residential and industrial sector

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust to focus on residential and industrial sector

TORONTO — H&R Real Estate Investment Trust, one of Canada's largest landlords, announced a plan to spin off or sell its retail and office properties in a bid to focus on the residential and industrial sector.
Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions

Beef a bigger challenge than oil and gas when it comes to tackling methane emissions

CALGARY — As Canada doubles down on efforts to reduce harmful methane emissions, experts say one of the trickiest hurdles standing in the way is the burping cow.
Google launches program paying for news in Canada with 11 publishers

Google launches program paying for news in Canada with 11 publishers

TORONTO — Cash started flowing from Google to Canadian publishers Wednesday as the tech giant brought a program that pays media companies for news to the country.
Survey suggests staff worried about bias toward on-site workers if working remotely

Survey suggests staff worried about bias toward on-site workers if working remotely

As an executive with the city of Toronto, Lawrence Eta now makes a point of not coming into the office every day.
Iran's president says cyberattack meant to create 'disorder'

Iran's president says cyberattack meant to create 'disorder'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's president said Wednesday that a cyberattack which paralyzed every gas station in the Islamic Republic was designed to get “people angry by creating disorder and disruption,” as long lines still snaked around
Edward Rogers files B.C. court petition to have newly formed board declared valid

Edward Rogers files B.C. court petition to have newly formed board declared valid

TORONTO — The boardroom drama engulfing Rogers Communications Inc. intensified Tuesday after Edward Rogers filed a petition to have his newly constituted board declared legitimate, and said his mother and sisters had previously supported his moves.
FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids

FDA panel backs Pfizer’s low-dose COVID-19 vaccine for kids

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. moved a step closer to expanding COVID-19 vaccinations for millions more children as government advisers on Tuesday endorsed kid-size doses of Pfizer's shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Three-month De Havilland strike ends after Unifor members ratify new agreements

Three-month De Havilland strike ends after Unifor members ratify new agreements

TORONTO — A three-month strike at De Havilland has ended with the ratification of new collective agreements by members of two Unifor locals.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,173.45, down 111.39 points.) The Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Financials. Up 25 cents, or 0.19 per cent, to $132.70 on 11.
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