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UK's hospitality sector sounds alarm on jobs amid curfew

UK's hospitality sector sounds alarm on jobs amid curfew

LONDON — The U.K.'s pubs and restaurants could see well over 500,000 job losses by the end of 2020 as a result of new coronavirus restrictions, including the requirement they shut their doors at 10 p.m.
US job postings edge lower, to 6.49 million

US job postings edge lower, to 6.49 million

WASHINGTON — U.S. employers advertised slightly fewer jobs in August as hiring ticked up modestly. The number of U.S. job postings on the last business day of August dipped to 6.49 million, down from 6.
Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

Statistics Canada says trade deficit narrowed as both exports and imports fell

OTTAWA — Canada's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $2.4 billion in August as both exports and imports edged lower following double-digit percentage gains in June and July.
Anchorage theatres to shut as chain closes down nationwide

Anchorage theatres to shut as chain closes down nationwide

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The temporary closure of a nationwide movie theatre chain is expected to result in the indefinite closure of three theatres in Alaska's largest city.
Discussions about N.L. oil refinery future ongoing: Premier

Discussions about N.L. oil refinery future ongoing: Premier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says discussions about the future of an oil refinery in Come By Chance, N.L., are ongoing.
Outage at Bell facility in Ontario knocks channels off air from Winnipeg east

Outage at Bell facility in Ontario knocks channels off air from Winnipeg east

Bell Media says a power outage at one of its facilities in Ontario affected TV and other services across much of Canada.
3 dead, 1 hurt after partial building collapse in Houston

3 dead, 1 hurt after partial building collapse in Houston

HOUSTON — Three workers were killed Monday when a stairwell collapsed inside a high-rise building under construction in Houston, according to fire department officials.
Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theatres to close

Hundreds of Regal, Cineworld movie theatres to close

LONDON — In the latest blow to the beleaguered film industry, the second-largest movie theatre chain in the U.S.
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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (16,410.19, up 210.94 points.) Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Financials. Up 98 cents, or 1.57 per cent, to $63.48 on 12.
North American stock markets lifted by improved Trump health and stimulus hope

North American stock markets lifted by improved Trump health and stimulus hope

TORONTO — Improvement in the health of U.S. President Donald Trump and the growing hope of a fiscal stimulus deal gave North American stock markets a lift to start the week.