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Ottawa's proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don't want it

Ottawa's proposed shift of elver wealth has a problem: some recipients don't want it

HALIFAX — Ottawa has hatched a plan to redistribute the wealth of Nova Scotia's baby eel harvest from large licence holders to hard-working, individual fishers like Suzy Edwards and Mark Weldon.
Federal government posts $14.5-billion deficit for April-to-October period

Federal government posts $14.5-billion deficit for April-to-October period

OTTAWA — The Finance Department says the federal deficit was $14.5 billion between April and October. That compares to a $15.1 billion deficit over the same period last year. According to the monthly fiscal monitor, revenues were up $26.
Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains.
Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste

Slow fashion houses embrace made-to-order to reduce waste

TORONTO — On occasion, fashion designer and clothier Katelyn Woodburn is accused of running a scam.
Canadian retail sales up 0.6% in October, buoyed by vehicle purchases

Canadian retail sales up 0.6% in October, buoyed by vehicle purchases

OTTAWA — Retail sales rose 0.6 per cent to $67.6 billion in October, led by increases in vehicle sales, said Statistics Canada on Friday.
CPPIB spending $690M for minority stake in software firm Regnology

CPPIB spending $690M for minority stake in software firm Regnology

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it has committed about $690 million to buy a significant minority stake in software provider Regnology.
Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures eased last month

WASHINGTON (AP) — An inflation gauge that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve barely rose last month in a sign that price pressures cooled after two months of sharp gains. Friday’s report from the government showed that prices rose just 0.
Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

Alberta government's Green Line report raises feasibility questions: Gondek

CALGARY — A report on the Alberta government's proposed alignment for Calgary's Green Line light-rail transit project raises questions about the feasibility of an above-ground track, says Mayor Jyoti Gondek.
House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House rejected President-elect Donald Trump's new plan Thursday to fund federal operations and suspend the debt ceiling a day before a government shutdown, as Democrats refused to accommodate his sudden demands and the quick fix
Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

Man accused in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing faces federal charge that's eligible for death penalty

NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO was whisked back to New York by plane and helicopter Thursday to face new federal charges of stalking and murder, which could bring the death penalty if he's convicted.
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