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Canada’s main stock index partially recovered from last week’s heavy losses as a bipartisan infrastructure deal drove crude oil prices above US$74 a barrel.
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TSX flat to end a positive week as U.S. infrastructure deal drives crude prices up

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application for a publication ban from Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou on new evidence that her legal team wants to introduce in her fight against extradition to the United States.
Source: ctv business
Huawei CFO loses publication ban request on HSBC materials obtained via Hong Kong court

John McAfee, the outlandish security software pioneer who tried to live life as a hedonistic outsider while running from a host of legal troubles, was found dead in his jail cell near Barcelona on Wednesday.
Source: ctv business
John McAfee, software pioneer turned fugitive, dead at 75

San Francisco city workers will be required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus when a vaccine receives full federal approval.
Source: ctv business
San Francisco to require vaccinations for all city employees

BuzzFeed will become a publicly traded company with an implied value of US$1.5 billion through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company.
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BuzzFeed to become a publicly traded company

Canada Goose announced on Thursday that it will be ending the use of all fur in its products.
Source: ctv business
Canada Goose to end use of fur in its products

Gas analysts say fuel prices in Metro Vancouver could reach record levels this weekend.
Source: ctv business
Gas prices: Record-breaking levels expected in Metro Vancouver this weekend

About 130,000 canisters of bear spray have been recalled in Canada due to canisters not functioning properly when users need them for protection against bears.
Source: ctv business
Bear spray recalled in Canada; might not function ‘when users need them for protection’

Gains led by the technology and base metals sectors helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose higher.
Source: ctv business
S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also climb

Buckingham Palace has for the first time released figures on the ethnic makeup of its staff, following the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s allegations of racism in the royal family.
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Buckingham Palace releases ethnic makeup of workforce