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AUSTIN, Texas — Power was restored to more homes and businesses Thursday in states hit by a deadly blast of winter that overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold this week.

JASPER, Alta. — A famous hotel in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains has reopened reservations after they were mysteriously closed last month because of a private block booking.

MONTREAL — Two Ontario-based companies plan to expand their operations in Quebec as part of a major satellite project. The agreement in principle announced Thursday between MDA, Telesat and the Quebec government is valued at $1.

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc.

Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd. says it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives in response to a hostile takeover bid launched last week by its largest shareholder, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,274.07, down 100.71 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down eight cents, or 0.32 per cent, to $25 on 26.

CALGARY — The CEO of TC Energy Corp. is warning that the cost of its Coastal GasLink pipeline to bring natural gas from northeastern B.C.

MARKHAM — Sienna Senior Living Inc. is reporting a net loss of $8.7 million in the quarter ended Dec. 31 as the company faces higher costs related to the pandemic. The company's net income in the fourth quarter was $9.

TORONTO — North American stock markets slumped from recent highs as investors pocketed some profits in stronger sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down for a second straight day, losing 100.71 points to 18,274.07.

TORONTO — North America's first Bitcoin exchange-traded fund began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today.