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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Monday, loonie also higher

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Monday, loonie also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Monday, helped by strength in energy and industrial stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 52.51 points at 22,373.38. With U.S.
Flying taxis, drones spark high hopes — and safety worries — among Canadians

Flying taxis, drones spark high hopes — and safety worries — among Canadians

Canadians feel both "optimism and concern" over the prospect of flying cars and drones whizzing between remote communities and above city blocks, a new report says.
Indigo Books & Music shareholders vote to approve privatization sale

Indigo Books & Music shareholders vote to approve privatization sale

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. shareholders have voted to approve a deal that will see the retailer become a private company. Shareholders voted Monday in favour of a $2.50 per share offer from Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc.
As retailer Indigo heads toward privatization, a look at its history

As retailer Indigo heads toward privatization, a look at its history

TORONTO — Shareholders of Indigo Books and Music Inc. voted on Monday to approve a deal that will take the retailer private. Here is a look back at some of the memorable moments from its history.
Court greenlights class action lawsuit against Bombardier

Court greenlights class action lawsuit against Bombardier

MONTREAL — A Quebec judge is authorizing a class action from shareholders against Bombardier Inc. over claims that the plane maker presented a false picture of its financial situation in 2018, a turbulent year that saw its share price tank.
Federal government's voluntary AI code of conduct gets eight more signatories

Federal government's voluntary AI code of conduct gets eight more signatories

OTTAWA — Eight more organizations have signed on to the federal government's voluntary code of conduct for artificial intelligence.
A&W Food Services signs long-term development deal with Pret A Manger

A&W Food Services signs long-term development deal with Pret A Manger

VANCOUVER — A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has signed a long-term development agreement with sandwich chain Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd. The deal follows a two-year trial period.
'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

'Bigger than just music:' Canadians remember Punjabi rapper two years after killing

Shub Karman was out for a recent walk in Calgary, when he passed a car full of kids singing along to the music of his favourite Punjabi rapper.
Red Lobster Canada to ask Ontario court to recognize U.S. bankruptcy protection case

Red Lobster Canada to ask Ontario court to recognize U.S. bankruptcy protection case

A lawyer representing Red Lobster's Canadian operations says he will ask an Ontario court to recognize and enforce the restaurant chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S.
Families of Uvalde victims sue Meta, video game maker and gun-maker on 2nd anniversary of shooting

Families of Uvalde victims sue Meta, video game maker and gun-maker on 2nd anniversary of shooting

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The families of a group of victims from the Uvalde school shooting announced new lawsuits Friday against Instagram parent company Meta Platforms, the maker of the video game “Call of Duty” and the gun company that made the assaul