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The New York trial accusing Trump of lying about his wealth opens as he denounces it as a 'scam'

The New York trial accusing Trump of lying about his wealth opens as he denounces it as a 'scam'

NEW YORK (AP) — The fraud lawsuit that could cost former President Donald Trump control of some of his most prized prized properties went on trial Monday, with New York state lawyers vowing to hold him accountable while he denounced the case as a pol
The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

The UAE holds a major oil and gas conference just ahead of hosting UN climate talks in Dubai

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Emirati president-designate of the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate talks urged oil and gas companies Monday to be “central to the solution” for climate change, a message delivered even as the industry
Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

Spin Master signs global toy licence deal for Dora, the new Dora the Explorer series

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it has signed a deal for the global toy licence for Dora, the new reboot of the Dora the Explorer franchise coming next year. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

Homeowners brace for mortgage payment shock amid higher-for-longer rate outlook

TORONTO — From ultra-low interest rates that led to a huge spike in real estate demand to the speed with which interest rates shot up to levels not seen in a generation, it’s been hard to keep up with the shifting landscape for mortgage holders.
Rogers expands TTC subway wireless network access to customers at other carriers

Rogers expands TTC subway wireless network access to customers at other carriers

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says customers of all of the major Canadian wireless carriers can now connect to its 5G wireless network in the busiest sections of the Toronto subway system.
Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage

Laurentian Bank appoints new CEO after computer mainframe outage

MONTREAL — Laurentian Bank announced the appointment of Éric Provost as president and chief executive on Monday, following a computer outage at the bank last week. Provost replaces Rania Llewellyn in the top job, effective immediately.
TVO employees vote to reject 'final' contract offer as strike heads into 7th week

TVO employees vote to reject 'final' contract offer as strike heads into 7th week

TORONTO — Workers at Ontario's public broadcaster have voted to reject what the company's management says is its "final" offer after nearly six weeks of labour action.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank of Canada speech Nicolas Vincent, the external non-executive deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, will give a speech to the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolit
Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

Environmental groups increasingly using competition law to fight fossil fuel sector

CALGARY — Splashed across billboards and city buses, onnewspaper spreads and Facebook feeds, the "Let's Clear the Air" ad campaign by the Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies is a multi-million-dollar public relations blitz by an industry ke
Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

Government shutdown averted with little time to spare as Biden signs funding before midnight

WASHINGTON (AP) — The threat of a federal government shutdown suddenly lifted late Saturday as President Joe Biden signed a temporary funding bill to keep agencies open with little time to spare after Congress rushed to approve the bipartisan deal.