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The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House economists estimate the United States has a shortage of 10 million houses, according to a new report out Monday — and say regulatory cuts could lead to more construction...

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CRTC requires companies to notify customers when contracts, discounts near end

GATINEAU — Canada's telecommunications regulator is mandating that service providers notify customers before their contracts, discounts or promotions end. The CRTC says the move is meant to prevent bill...

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CRTC requires companies to notify customers when contracts, discounts near end

GATINEAU — Canada's telecommunications regulator is mandating that service providers notify customers before their contracts, discounts or promotions end. The CRTC says the move is meant to prevent bill...

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Montreal port CFO the latest executive to leave as leadership exodus grows

MONTREAL — The Montreal Port Authority says its chief financial officer is leaving the job, barely a week after the CEO abruptly stepped down. In an email Monday, the organization confirmed that Alban...

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Ontario to boost injured worker benefits, extend coverage beyond age 65

TORONTO — Ontario workers who are injured on the job could soon receive higher loss-of-earnings benefits, under legislation the labour minister plans to introduce. David Piccini says it would be the...

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Hollywood heavyweights voice 'unequivocal opposition' to Paramount-Warner merger in open letter

NEW YORK (AP) — More than a thousand movie stars, writers, directors and other Hollywood professionals announced their “unequivocal opposition” to the proposed Paramount merger with Warner Bros....

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Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry

The future of theatrical moviegoing is at a critical moment. More people have been going to movie theaters this year than last, but the foundation is delicate. Annual domestic box-office...

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AutoCanada makes progress on U.S. exit with sale of Illinois dealership

EDMONTON — AutoCanada Inc. says it has sold its Hyundai of Lincolnwood dealership in Illinois as it continues its plan to sell its U.S. operations. The company says it received about $3.3 million in...

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US home sales fall in March, marking a slow start to the spring homebuying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to their slowest pace nine months, as easing mortgage rates failed to motivate home shoppers during what’s traditionally been the busiest time of...

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Nigerian ex-oil minister denies taking bribes for government contracts, during a trial in London

LONDON (AP) — A former Nigerian oil minister accused of staying in luxury homes for free and enjoying lavish spending sprees in exchange for government contracts denied taking bribes as she gave evidence...

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