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Indebted Canadian businesses more 'fragile' than during 1st wave, BDC economist warns

Indebted Canadian businesses more 'fragile' than during 1st wave, BDC economist warns

MONTREAL — A new study says many Canadian entrepreneurs are focused on shoring up their balance sheets after recording a drastic drop in revenues and mounting debt during the first wave of COVID-19.
'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016

'Saturday Night Live' has best season opener since 2016

NEW YORK — The big debate — the one between Alec Baldwin and Jim Carrey — was a winner in the ratings.
Sandpiper would cut costs and raise distributions if it wins Artis REIT fight

Sandpiper would cut costs and raise distributions if it wins Artis REIT fight

VANCOUVER — Private equity firm Sandpiper Group wants to cut costs and increase distributions if it wins its fight to replace to replace the board at Artis Real Estate Investment Trust.
World shares mixed after Trump calls halt to stimulus talks

World shares mixed after Trump calls halt to stimulus talks

World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a stop to talks on another round of aid for the economy. U.S. futures were up slightly after dropping on Trump's announcement the day before.
Florida governor extends voter registration after site crash

Florida governor extends voter registration after site crash

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov.
Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election

Trump halts COVID-19 relief talks until after election

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday called an abrupt end to negotiations with Democrats over additional COVID-19 relief, delaying action until after the election despite ominous warnings from his own Federal Reserve chairman about the dete
'Dune' ditches 2020, while AMC commits to staying open

'Dune' ditches 2020, while AMC commits to staying open

The 2020 theatrical release calendar is getting even slimmer in the wake of the announcement that Regal cinemas are temporarily closing, although AMC, North America's largest theatre chain, says it will remain open. Warner Bros.
Uncertainty over future of refinery raises spectre of propane shortages in N.L.

Uncertainty over future of refinery raises spectre of propane shortages in N.L.

The possible closure of Newfoundland’s only oil refinery is raising fears about a propane shortage that threatens thousands of residential, commercial and industrial users, including most restaurants in the province.
Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

Facebook says it will ban groups that openly support QAnon

OAKLAND, Calif.
Fed's Powell: Lack of further stimulus imperils recovery

Fed's Powell: Lack of further stimulus imperils recovery

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Tuesday that a tentative recovery from the pandemic recession could falter unless the federal government supplies additional economic support.
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