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Boston's famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price

Boston's famous Skinny House sells for a nice fat price

BOSTON (AP) — Boston's famous Skinny House has sold for a nice fat price. The home in the city's North End hit the market in August for $1.2 million, and the deal was closed Thursday for $1.25 million, according to Zillow .
Royal Bank names Nadine Ahn as chief financial officer effective Nov. 1

Royal Bank names Nadine Ahn as chief financial officer effective Nov. 1

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada says Nadine Ahn will be the bank's next chief financial officer. Ahn, who is currently senior vice-president, head of investor relations and RBC Capital Markets Finance, will replace Rod Bolger, effective Nov. 1.
Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic

Juventus reports 210 million euros in losses amid pandemic

TURIN, Italy — Juventus reported a loss of 210 million euros ($250 million) for the 2020-21 financial year on Friday, attributed mainly to the pandemic’s effect on the transfer market and ticket sales.
Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp

Piers Morgan to launch new TV show in deal with News Corp

LONDON (AP) — British presenter Piers Morgan will join News Corp and Fox News Media and host a TV show that will air in the U.S., Britain and Australia, the company said Thursday.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,602.10, down 91.69 points.) Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU). Materials. Down 0.3 of a cent, or 3.33 per cent, to 7.2 cents on 18.
Homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver have fallen to lows not seen since 2016

Homes listed for sale in Metro Vancouver have fallen to lows not seen since 2016

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says home sales have plateaued after reaching record highs in March.
Commodities push S&P/TSX composite down ahead of quadruple witching option expiry

Commodities push S&P/TSX composite down ahead of quadruple witching option expiry

TORONTO — A drop in commodities depressed Canada's main stock index a day before heightened volatility associated with the quarterly expiry of options known as quadruple witching.
Alberta business groups want more clarity around new COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta business groups want more clarity around new COVID-19 restrictions

Alberta businessgroups say a new program the province has launched to fight COVID-19 has been short on details while giving business owners little notice to make dramatic changes to their operations.
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sets targets to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions

Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan sets targets to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan board has set new targets to accompany its plan to tackle climate change and curb greenhouse gas emissions tied to its multi-billion dollar portfolio.
CN fined $2.5 million for spraying pesticides near the Skeena River in B.C.

CN fined $2.5 million for spraying pesticides near the Skeena River in B.C.

PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Canadian National Railway Co. has been fined $2.5 million for spraying pesticides along a rail corridor that runs along the Skeena River in British Columbia.