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TransAlta reaches deal with Competition Bureau to address Heartland deal concerns

TransAlta reaches deal with Competition Bureau to address Heartland deal concerns

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. has reached a deal with the Competition Bureau to address the regulator's concerns about its plan to acquire Heartland Generation Ltd. and its power generation business in Alberta and B.C.
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Ovintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3 billion Montney buy, $2.8 billion Uinta sale

Ovintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3 billion Montney buy, $2.8 billion Uinta sale

CALGARY — Ovintiv Inc. is streamlining its operations with a deal to buy assets in Alberta's Montney region while off-loading its holdings in Utah. The oil and gas producer said Thursday it was paying about $3.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. reported its third-quarter loss in its latest quarter more than doubled compared with a year ago as its revenue edged lower.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to improve cellphone service and invest in major highways if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
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How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

Black Friday and Cyber Monday may still be weeks away, but retail experts say now is the time to build a game plan for the big shopping days. With many stores already heavily advertising which items will star in sales campaigns on or around Nov.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks up modestly following new inflation data. Disney soars

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are drifting at the open of trading as the market’s big burst following Donald Trump’s election continues to cool. The S&P 500 added 0.1% in early Thursday trading.
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Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling th
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Satire slinger The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

Satire slinger The Onion buys Alex Jones' Infowars at auction with help from Sandy Hook families

The satirical news publication The Onion won the bidding for Alex Jones' Infowars at a bankruptcy auction, backed by families of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims whom Jones owes more than $1 billion in defamation judgments for calling th
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