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Newcrest Mining to list shares on Toronto exchange as Americas investments multiply

Newcrest Mining to list shares on Toronto exchange as Americas investments multiply

TORONTO — Australian miner Newcrest Mining Ltd. says it has conditional approval to list its shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange, a move designed to increase its exposure to North American investors.
Town thrown into uncertainty as union braces for layoffs at Newfoundland refinery

Town thrown into uncertainty as union braces for layoffs at Newfoundland refinery

COME BY CHANCE, N.L. — At the Kwik-Way convenience store in Arnold’s Cove, N.L., Holly Hapgood has to turn her head away to hide the tears as she talks about news of impending layoffs and possible closure at the nearby oil refinery in Come by Chance.
Toronto home sales surged 42 per cent to set new September record

Toronto home sales surged 42 per cent to set new September record

Toronto's housing market saw its best September on record as pent-up demand and rock bottom borrowing costs supercharged sales despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Bonterra board of directors says Obsidian takeover bid more of a 'take-under' bid

Bonterra board of directors says Obsidian takeover bid more of a 'take-under' bid

CALGARY — Bonterra Energy Corp. says a hostile buyout offer by Calgary-based rival Obsidian Energy Ltd. is more of a "take-under" than takeover bid because it's out of step with its market value.
Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines

Lumber, panel prices expected to remain elevated despite recent declines

CALGARY — Forest product market analysts expect prices for lumber and building panels in North America will remain strong for several years despite recent price declines after an unprecedented surge to record high levels over the summer.
Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's election platform

Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's election platform

VANCOUVER — Highlights of the British Columbia NDP's platform in the Oct.
Surging appliance sales cause shortages ahead of business holiday shopping season

Surging appliance sales cause shortages ahead of business holiday shopping season

Appliance stores are grappling with a double whammy of surging demand and supply chain problems, resulting in mounting backorders ahead of the busiest shopping season of the year.
Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade

Boeing says pandemic will cut demand for planes for a decade

Boeing is lowering its expectations around demand for new planes over the next decade as the coronavirus pandemic continues to undercut air travel.
IMF head says global economy facing long climb to recovery

IMF head says global economy facing long climb to recovery

WASHINGTON — The head of the International Monetary Fund says that the global economy has started on a long climb to stronger growth with prospects looking a little better than four months ago.
US trade deficit up to $67.1 billion in August, 14-year high

US trade deficit up to $67.1 billion in August, 14-year high

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit rose in August to the highest level in 14 years. The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that the gap between the goods and services the United States sells and what it buys abroad climbed 5.9% in August to $67.