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French lawmakers debate Macron’s controversial pension bill
(FILES) In this file photo taken on January 19, 2023, a demonstrator, wearing a jacket of the French union General Confederation of Labour (CGT), waves a flare flare during a rally in Lyon, south-eastern France, as workers go on strike over the French President's plan to raise the legal retirement age from 62 to 64. - The French government's plan to reform the pension system, which includes hiking the minimum retirement age, will begin to be debated in parliament on February 6, 2023, with a third day of nationwide strikes and protest against the bill planned for February 7. The French president is facing his biggest standoff with France's trade unions since coming to power in 2017, with the outcome of a series of strikes and protests seen as decisive for both sides. (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)
Canadian dollar’s outlook for 2023 uncertain as interest rate hikes wane, experts say
The Canadian dollar coin, the loonie, is displayed Friday, January 30, 2015 in Montreal. Experts say the outlook for the loonie in 2023 largely depends on commodity prices, how the U.S. dollar fares, and whether central banks are successful in avoiding a major recession. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
Monday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades
Petrochemicals giant Methanex Corp. methanol plant in Chile.
Ukraine’s Defence Ministry in turmoil as it braces for new Russian offensive
FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov gestures as he addresses a press conference with French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu, as part of Reznikov's official visit, at the Hotel de Brienne, the French Ministry of Armed Forces, in Paris on January 31, 2023. JULIE SEBADELHA/Pool via REUTERS
Seana McKenna takes on the mother of all roles in Things I Know to be True
Seana McKenna in rehearsals for Things I Know To Be True. Photo by Dahlia Katz.
The four-day workweek is going to be a reality, survey suggests
Laughing employees warmly welcoming young lady intern on workplace, friendly teammates congratulating woman coworker with promotion, partners praising businesswoman for creating successful project
For Ottawa budgeters, high interest rates have turned a hard fiscal anchor from advisable to essential
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Advisory firm Innisfree sues Twitter for about US$1.9-million in unpaid bills
FILE PHOTO: A view of the Twitter logo at its corporate headquarters in San Francisco, California, U.S. October 27, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Oil rises in choppy trade on Chinese demand hopes
Pumpjacks are seen against the setting sun at the Daqing oil field in Heilongjiang province, China December 7, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer
Morning Update: Ottawa seeks provincial guarantees on hikes in health care funding
A health-care worker pushes a patient across a connecting bridge at a hospital in Montreal, Thursday, July 14, 2022. A new report says misinformation about COVID-19 contributed to more than 2,800 Canadian deaths and at least $300 million in hospital and ICU visits. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
‘Hong Kong 47’ national security trial gets under way, in case that silenced city’s opposition
Photographers take picture of the members of League of Social Democrats scuffling with police outside the West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts ahead of the national security trail for the pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, Monday Feb. 6, 2023. Some of Hong Kong's best-known pro-democracy activists went on trial Monday in the biggest prosecution yet under a law imposed by China's ruling Communist Party to crush dissent. (AP Photo/Anthony Kwan)
How the oil sands compete in a world of lower demand and far lower emissions
Alberta is preparing to change how it ensures oilsands companies are able to pay for the mammoth job of cleaning up their operations, but critics fear a year of consultations hasn't been enough to avoid repeating past mistakes. A dump truck works near the Syncrude oil sands extraction facility near the city of Fort McMurray, Alberta on Sunday June 1, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
To save Great Salt Lake, Utah explores radical options – and other water-starved states are taking notes
Why a ‘soft landing’ for the economy is still possible
Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, holds a press conference at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals are stuck in the mud and hoping a health care deal helps pull them out
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Federal Court rules location data of large medical cannabis growers can’t be disclosed
Cannabis plants grow inside a facility in Ontario, Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Alberta’s cannabis regulator sent a warning to pot retailers and suppliers after receiving complaints about agreements requiring marijuana producers to purchase sales data in exchange for shops carrying their products. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tara Walton
How to reset your healthy eating goals
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What every Canadian investor needs to know today
FILE PHOTO: Traders work on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., January 5, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly
China calls spy balloon shooting ‘obvious overreaction’ and warns of damaged U.S. relations
In this photo provided by Chad Fish, the remnants of a large balloon drift above the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast of South Carolina, with a fighter jet and its contrail seen below it, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023. The downing of the suspected Chinese spy balloon by a missile from an F-22 fighter jet created a spectacle over one of the state's tourism hubs and drew crowds reacting with a mixture of bewildered gazing, distress and cheering. (Chad Fish via AP)
Why investors are flocking to the daycare business
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The close: Stocks fall as investors await Fed’s next steps
The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto on Jan. 23, 2019.
Stocks and ETFs to consider this RRSP season
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on January 19, 2023 in New York City. The stock market opened lower continuing yesterday's slide that saw the Dow Jones closing below 600 points and the S& P having it's worst day in more than a month after disappointing December retail sales and concerns over the debt ceiling and looming recession fears. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
What to look out for when considering a layoff compensation package
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‘Get organized … boycott all Loblaw stores.’ Rising food costs? Consumers not buying it, plus other letters to the editor for Feb. 6
The Loblaws flagship location on Carlton Street in Toronto on Thursday May 2, 2013. Unionized workers at a Loblaw distribution facility in Calgary have accepted a contract offer hours before they were scheduled to be locked out. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Vincent Elkaim
Philadelphia, Kansas City owners have both done well for their franchises and cities
FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Jeffrey Lurie celebrates after the NFC Championship NFL football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, in Philadelphia. Lurie lost four conference title games and a Super Bowl before finally winning his first Lombardi Trophy.(AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Kirk Cousins rallies NFC to win over AFC in Pro Bowl
Feb 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; AFC defensive end Maxx Crosby (98) pressures NFC quarterback Kirk Cousins of the Minnesota Vikings (8) during game three of the 2023 Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
Harry Kane’s milestone goal gives Tottenham win, helps Arsenal too
Soccer Football - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester City - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - February 5, 2023 Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane scores their first goal past Manchester City's Ederson and becomes Tottenham Hotspur's all time top goalscorer REUTERS/David Klein EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Bruins rolling, rest of NHL making final push for playoffs
Feb 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) and goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) celebrate a win over the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Grammys 2023: The best and worst moments from this year’s awards
Beyonce accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for "Renaissance" during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 5, 2023. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni
Your daily horoscope: February 6
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Newmont aims to build gold giant with US$16.9-billion offer for Newcrest
FILE PHOTO: Visitors pass the Newmont Mining Corporation booth during the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 4, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo
Pascal Siakam, Raptors rally past Grizzlies
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives against Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy (27) in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
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