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It's a bittersweet Easter for chocolate lovers and African cocoa farmers but big brands see profits
ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — Shoppers may get a bitter surprise in their Easter baskets this year. Chocolate eggs and bunnies are more expensive than ever as changing climate patterns eat into global cocoa supplies and the earnings of farmers in West Africa .
Mar 28, 2024 10:25 PM
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Cautious optimism for federal plan to let rent count toward credit scores
TORONTO — The federal government's commitment to have rent payments counted toward credit scores is being welcomed by companies that already offer the service, while renter advocates have raised concerns.
Mar 28, 2024 3:19 PM
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What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse
BALTIMORE — A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers.
Mar 28, 2024 2:33 PM
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,167.03, up 59.95 points): Argonaut Gold Inc. (TSX:AR). Mining. Down half a cent, or 1.27 per cent, to 39 cents on 14.
Mar 28, 2024 2:23 PM
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S&P/TSX composite higher, U.S. markets mixed as record-breaking first quarter ends
TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose to a new closing high Thursday ahead of the long weekend, while U.S. markets were mixed as a record-breaking quarter for equities came to a close. U.S.
Mar 28, 2024 1:48 PM
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Home Depot buying supplier to professional contractors in a deal valued at about $18.25 billion
Home Depot will buy SRS Distribution, a materials provider for professionals, in a deal valued at approximately $18.25 billion including debt.
Mar 28, 2024 1:34 PM
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Mild winter wreaks havoc on BRP snowmobile sales, as Ski-Doo maker cuts production
North America's warmest winter on record put a chill on snowmobile sales at BRP Inc., which saw profits plummet last quarter as a result. "I have been in the business for a long time and saw several challenging seasons.
Mar 28, 2024 1:25 PM
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Manitoba promises move to plastic health cards as part of upcoming budget
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to do away with paper health cards and switch to more durable plastic and digital ones.
Mar 28, 2024 12:52 PM
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Fallen crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison
NEW YORK (AP) — Crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for a massive fraud on hundreds of thousands of customers that unraveled with the collapse of FTX, once one of the world’s most popular platforms for e
Mar 28, 2024 10:08 AM
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Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back back under former President Donald Trump. Among the changes announced, the U.S.
Mar 28, 2024 9:13 AM
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