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US sanctions hit alleged Sinaloa cartel fentanyl network, including a Chihuahua restaurant

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. imposed sanctions Wednesday on more than a dozen people, a Mexican restaurant and a security firm linked to Mexico’s powerful Sinaloa cartel and its fentanyl trafficking...

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Generic semaglutide to hit Canadian pharmacies this week at a fraction of the cost of Ozempic

TORONTO — Two generic versions of Ozempic are set to start arriving in Canadian pharmacies this week, which means patients who use the drug to treat diabetes or for weight loss may have more options...

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CN Rail pledges $100 million to fight homelessness across its North American network

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway says homelessness is a growing problem along its North American rail network and has pledged $100 million over ten years to fund community groups and shelters that...

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Small businesses' capacity to hire youth being constrained: CFIB survey

TORONTO — A weaker economy and rising costs are leaving little room for small businesses to hire and train inexperienced youth, a new report suggests. While small businesses remain the "training ground"...

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CPP Investments sells portfolio of PE fund interests, net proceeds about $4 billion

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it has sold a portfolio of 33 limited partnership fund interests to Blackstone Strategic Partners and private investment firm Ardian. CPP Investments...

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Keyera, AltaGas and CN to go ahead with new rail terminal project

CALGARY — Keyera Corp., AltaGas Ltd. and Canadian National Railway Co. have announced a plan to go ahead with a new $240-million rail terminal project. Under the plan, Keyera will build and own the Alberta...

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Six tax tips you should start thinking about now

Now that tax season is over, you’re probably tempted to not think about taxes again until next year. That could be a costly mistake. Asking the right questions throughout the year could help you financially...

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George Soros’ foundations pledge $300M for US democracy amid attacks on nonprofits

NEW YORK (AP) — George Soros ’ Open Society Foundations pledged $300 million Wednesday toward initiatives it says will defend democratic rights and advance economic security in the U.S. over the next...

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Kansas farmers hit hard by weather extremes and growing costs, wheat crop could be worst since 1972

MONTEZUMA, Kan. (AP) — Orville Williams has had a healthy wheat crop on his 2,600-acre farm in Montezuma, Kansas, every year since he was a teenager. It hasn't always been easy. For instance,...

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Stephen Colbert's long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

NEW YORK (AP) — On his very first time hosting “The Late Show” back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability...

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