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The Body Shop Canada to be sold to Serruya Private Equity

The Body Shop Canada to be sold to Serruya Private Equity

TORONTO — The Body Shop Canada is due to be sold to a company led by the co-founder of frozen yogurt chain Yogen Früz. The cosmetics and skincare retailer says in court filings that an agreement it signed on Dec.
Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners

Vince Carter, Tracy McGrady join Bills' ownership group as limited partners

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Basketball Hall of Famers Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are among 10 limited partners who have joined the Buffalo Bills’ ownership group.
Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action

Quebec court approves $2.5M settlement in Dollarama eco fees class action

The Superior Court of Quebec has approved a $2.5-million settlement in a class action targeting Dollarama Inc.'s use of eco fees.
Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks

Labour minister says Ottawa will remain on sideline as postal strike nears four weeks

The federal government has been under pressure from business groups to intervene in the strike, as it has done in recent high-profile labour disputes.
Officer suspended after two Mi'kmaq fishers dropped without boots following arrest

Officer suspended after two Mi'kmaq fishers dropped without boots following arrest

HALIFAX — A veteran federal fisheries officer has been suspended for 10 days without pay for his role in arresting two Mi'kmaq elver fishers late at night and releasing them in only their stocking feet.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 150 points Wednesday after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, led by a 1.8 per cent gain on the Nasdaq after the latest inflation report.
Banks lower prime rates following Bank of Canada move

Banks lower prime rates following Bank of Canada move

TORONTO — 91Ô­´´ financial institutions are lowering their prime lending rates to match the half percentage point decrease announced today by the Bank of Canada.
Stock market today: Wall Street gets back to climbing, sending Nasdaq to a record

Stock market today: Wall Street gets back to climbing, sending Nasdaq to a record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street got back to climbing after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 gained 0.
Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan

Higher property taxes, chance of reduced snow plowing in Winnipeg budget plan

WINNIPEG — Winnipeg is eyeing the largest property tax increase in decades and considering a cut to snow plowing in an attempt to address a fiscal squeeze. The city's preliminary budget for next year proposes a 5.
BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada delivered another hefty interest rate cut as it acknowledged the economy has been weaker than it anticipated, but governor Tiff Macklem said 91Ô­´´s should expect a slower pace of cuts moving forward.