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According to Alberta’s ministry of energy, the provincial government will no longer set monthly production limits as of December in an effort to “utilize available pipeline capacity and create jobs.”
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Alberta to remove cap on crude oil production effective December

Democrat Joe Biden’s remark that he would “transition” away from oil in the U.S. in favour of renewable energy drew quick attention Thursday night from U.S. President Donald Trump, who saw it as a boon to his election chances in key states.
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Biden calls for ‘transition’ from oil, GOP sees opening

Canada’s main stock index edged higher in late-morning trading, helped by gains in the financial sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
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S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets mixed

North American stock markets ended a second flat week of trading as investors held back ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential election.
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North American stock markets end another flat week ahead of U.S. election

Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal Friday in the the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant.
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Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

The GOP push against Facebook and Twitter accelerated Thursday after Republican senators threatened the CEOs of the social media companies with subpoenas to force them to address accusations of censorship in the closing weeks of the presidential campaign.
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Facebook, Twitter CEOs ordered to testify by GOP senators

Huawei’s new smartphone has an upgraded camera, its latest advanced chipset and a better battery. What it may not have outside the Chinese tech giant’s home market is very many buyers.
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New Huawei phone comes at crucial time for Chinese company

If the 1,000-seat sports betting auditorium at the Circa Resort & Casino doesn’t get you, maybe the six rooftop swimming pools will.
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Newest downtown Vegas casino set to open, pandemic or not

Don’t derail your retirement plans just yet, CTV News’ Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid writes in her column for CTVNews.ca.
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: A few things to consider if you’re thinking of retiring amid pandemic

Tim Hortons has signed a deal with TerraCycle’s Loop program to test an option that would allow customers to pay a deposit and receive their order in reusable, returnable cups and food packaging.
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Tim Hortons to test deposit program for returnable coffee cups and packaging