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Raven launches $100M Indigenous-focused VC fund

Raven launches $100M Indigenous-focused VC fund

Capital set to go to Indigenous ventures that demonstrate viability
S&P/TSX composite gains 200 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also up

S&P/TSX composite gains 200 points Tuesday, U.S. markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in the technology and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index post a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also climbed higher. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 124.
Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

Canadian economy grew slightly in November, expected to slow further

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy grew slightly in November and looks to have stalled further at the end of the year as higher interest rates began to slow spending.
IMF upgrades its outlook for the global economy in 2023

IMF upgrades its outlook for the global economy in 2023

WASHINGTON (AP) — The outlook for the global economy is growing slightly brighter as China eases its zero-COVID policies and the world shows surprising resilience in the face of high inflation, elevated interest rates and Russia's ongoing war against
Canadian doctors spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary paperwork, says new report

Canadian doctors spend 18.5 million hours on unnecessary paperwork, says new report

HALIFAX — Canadian doctors spend 18.5 million hours per year on unnecessary administrative work — the equivalent of more than 55 million patient visits — a report published Monday by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business says. Dr.
Drug decriminalization takes effect in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ this week — here's what you need to know

Drug decriminalization takes effect in СÀ¶ÊÓƵ this week — here's what you need to know

СÀ¶ÊÓƵ police officers will not seize less than 2.5 grams of street drugs starting Jan. 31.
S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 150 points Monday with broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets retreated further from last week's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 142.37 points at 20,572.11.
Congressman wants Canada, U.S. to use video teleconferencing for Nexus interviews

Congressman wants Canada, U.S. to use video teleconferencing for Nexus interviews

WASHINGTON — A New York congressman wants to add some Zoom to the sluggish effort to clear a bilateral backlog of Nexus trusted-traveller applications. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.
Who's getting sued: Jan. 30, 2023

Who's getting sued: Jan. 30, 2023

These corporate claims were filed with the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Supreme Court registry in Vancouver. Information is derived from notices of civil claim, which have not been tested or proven in court
What to know about СÀ¶ÊÓƵ decriminalizing possession of drugs for personal use

What to know about СÀ¶ÊÓƵ decriminalizing possession of drugs for personal use

VANCOUVER — British Columbia is introducing a policy of decriminalization on Tuesday as part of what it says is an overall plan to prevent overdose deaths from illicit drugs. The pilot project will continue until Jan.
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