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Candy, supermarket flowers and takeout on the couch: A pandemic Valentine's Day

Candy, supermarket flowers and takeout on the couch: A pandemic Valentine's Day

HALIFAX 鈥 Canadians are expected to spend less this Valentine鈥檚 Day as COVID-19 lockdowns and ongoing economic uncertainty dampens consumer enthusiasm for the February mass-market holiday, retail experts say.
Gina Carano fired from 'Mandalorian' after social media post

Gina Carano fired from 'Mandalorian' after social media post

LOS ANGELES 鈥 Lucasfilm says Gina Carano is no longer a part of 鈥淭he Mandalorian鈥 cast after many online called for her firing over a social media post that likened the experience of Jews during the Holocaust to the U.S. political climate.
Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

Kenney defends COVID-19 caucus criticism, says final decisions rest with government

EDMONTON 鈥 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, responding to two of his United Conservative caucus members who are openly challenging his government's COVID-19 economic lockdown rules, says it鈥檚 a matter of free speech.
Springsteen charged with drunken driving; Jeep ad on pause

Springsteen charged with drunken driving; Jeep ad on pause

HIGHLANDS, N.J. 鈥 Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge in New Jersey, prompting Jeep to put on pause the Super Bowl television commercial that features him. Springsteen was arrested Nov.
Russel Metals posts net loss of $9 million in the fourth quarter

Russel Metals posts net loss of $9 million in the fourth quarter

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. 鈥 Russel Metals says it lost more money in the fourth quarter than in the same period in 2019. The Mississauga-based company says it had a net loss of $9 million in the three months that ended Dec.
As music rights sales heat up, Merck Mercuriadis swoops in with big offers

As music rights sales heat up, Merck Mercuriadis swoops in with big offers

TORONTO 鈥 Merck Mercuriadis is holding a Canadian treasure in his hands. Deep into a conversation about the future of the music industry, the head of the Hipgnosis Songs Fund steps away from his webcam to pull a vinyl record from his shelf.
Manulife profits rise 45 per cent in fourth quarter but core earnings dip slightly

Manulife profits rise 45 per cent in fourth quarter but core earnings dip slightly

TORONTO 鈥 Manulife Financial Corp. says its fourth-quarter profits rose 45 per cent from a year ago, as gains from interest rates and bond sales offset lower volumes of new business during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Sun Life Financial beats expectations as Q4 profits climbs 3.5% to $744 million

Sun Life Financial beats expectations as Q4 profits climbs 3.5% to $744 million

TORONTO 鈥 Sun Life Financial Inc. beat expectations as it reported that fourth-quarter profits grew 3.5 per cent to $744 million, up from $719 million in the same quarter a year earlier.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO 鈥 Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,457.78, up 49.16 points.) The Supreme Cannabis Co. Inc. (TSX:FIRE). Health care. Up seven cents, or 16.
New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs uses annual speech to highlight economic growth

New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs uses annual speech to highlight economic growth

FREDERICTON 鈥 The premier of New Brunswick says more than $200 million in new, private investment projects are an indicator of growth in the province over the past year despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
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