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Gains in the energy sector helped lead a broad-based rally as Canada’s main stock index gained more than 200 points in late-morning trading and U.S. stock markets also climbed higher.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points, U.S. stocks also climb higher

Canada’s technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductors, and to invest in the sector.
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Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Japan’s government must take steps as needed to counter excessive declines in the yen, a senior government official said on Sunday, as the currency slides to its weakest level against the dollar in 24 years.
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Japan must take steps against ‘excessive’ yen moves: government spokesman

The United States on Saturday announced US$40 million in aid to buy fertilizer and other key agricultural inputs in time for the next cultivation season in crisis-hit Sri Lanka.
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U.S. announces US million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka

Payment processor Visa Inc. said Saturday that it plans to start separately categorizing sales at gun shops, a major win for gun control advocates who say it will help better track suspicious surges of gun sales that could be a prelude to a mass shooting.
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Visa, Mastercard, AmEx to start categorizing gun shop sales

Around 350 people in Winnipeg are out of work after being laid off by Skip The Dishes Friday.
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Skip The Dishes lays off 350 Winnipeg workers

An Oklahoma man has been charged with stealing US$12,000 in Pokémon cards Saturday morning.
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Man charged after stealing USK in Pokémon cards

Rail advocates are dusting off a proposal for passenger train service between Montreal and Boston, riding a renewed interest in train travel to bolster a concept that has been around for more than a decade.
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Advocates make push for Montreal-to-Boston passenger rail

Canadians are used to seeing Queen Elizabeth II on their money, but that could change following the death of the longest-serving British monarch and Canadian head of state.
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With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, what happens to our bills and coins?

Discount retailer Dollarama Inc. posted higher sales and profit in its latest quarter as Canadian consumers sought out cheaper prices amid inflation.
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Dollarama posts higher sales, profit as shoppers seek cheaper prices amid inflation