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Europe’s frantic search for alternatives to Russian energy has dramatically increased the demand — and price — for Norway’s oil and gas. As the money pours in, Europe’s second-biggest natural gas supplier is fending off accusations that it’s profiting from the war in Ukraine.
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War surges Norway’s oil, gas profit. Now, it’s urged to help

Grocery store self-checkouts are now more popular than human cashiers, according to a Dalhousie University researcher.
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Grocery store self-checkouts now more popular than cashiers: researcher

The price of natural gas hit heights not seen since 2008 this week and analysts say it could go even higher this summer.
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Analysts say natural gas could go even higher after breaking 14-year record this week

Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s share price fell by about 40 per cent, after the company announced it sold US$150 million worth of shares.
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Aurora Cannabis shares fall 40 per cent after share sale amendment

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, said on Twitter Thursday that billionaires aren’t the bad guys.
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Elon Musk says it’s ‘dumb’ to call billionaires the bad guys

The federal government posted a deficit of $95.6 billion for its 2021-22 fiscal year.
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Federal government posts .6 billion deficit for 2021-2022 fiscal year

Getting your first job is an important life milestone for young people. Finance expert Robyn Thompson joined CTV’s Your Morning to offer some how-to tips for new career-minded graduates entering the labour market for the first time.
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What you need to know about getting your first job

The U.S. National Rifle Association began its annual convention in Houston amid protests Friday, three days after a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school on the other side of the state, renewing the national debate over gun violence.
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Amid protests, NRA meets in Texas after school massacre

Canada’s main stock index posted a triple-digit advance in late-morning trading as gains in the energy and technology sectors helped lead the market higher, while U.S. stock markets also gained ground.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets also rise

A report showing that U.S. inflation slowed a bit last month caused North American stock markets to rally strongly into the weekend.
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Report showing slowing inflation lifted North American stock markets into weekend