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Great-West Lifeco raising quarterly dividend to shareholders by 12 per cent

Great-West Lifeco raising quarterly dividend to shareholders by 12 per cent

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend to shareholders by 12 per cent. The insurance company says it has declared an additional dividend of 5.2 cents per share, payable on Dec.
Edmonton's Nabati Foods racing to bring plant-based 'egg' to global markets

Edmonton's Nabati Foods racing to bring plant-based 'egg' to global markets

CALGARY — You can scramble them, make French toast with them, or fold them into an omelette. You can even bake with Nabati Plant Eggz, as the vegan liquid "egg" product behaves similarly to conventional eggs in muffin, cookie and cake batter.
Disney’s 'Eternals' tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend

Disney’s 'Eternals' tops domestic box office for 2nd weekend

Disney and Marvel’s “Eternals” took a steep drop in its second weekend in theaters, but it’s still hanging on to first place ahead of newcomers like “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” “Eternals” added $27.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: October home sales: The Canadian Real Estate Association is set to release October home sales figures on Monday.
Redfish return sparks Atlantic race to cash in on reopening of commercial fishery

Redfish return sparks Atlantic race to cash in on reopening of commercial fishery

HALIFAX — It’s been 26 years since dwindling stocks prompted the federal government to close the once lucrative redfish fishery in the Gulf of St.
Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

Nations compromise on coal to strike UN climate agreement

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — Almost 200 nations accepted a compromise deal Saturday aimed at keeping a key global warming target alive, but it contained a last-minute change that watered down crucial language about coal.
Lions, tigers and an unbearable year at Jack Hanna's zoo

Lions, tigers and an unbearable year at Jack Hanna's zoo

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium had a bear of a year. It began Jan.
Britney Spears got all to agree she needed to be freed

Britney Spears got all to agree she needed to be freed

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There were no more of the heated arguments or dueling court filings of the past few months, no more tearful testimony or angry accusations. For one day at least, everyone surrounding Britney Spears agreed. She needed to be freed.
Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears' conservatorship

Britney freed: Judge dissolves Spears' conservatorship

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears is free. A Los Angeles judge on Friday ended the conservatorship that has controlled the pop singer's life and money for nearly 14 years.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,768.53, up 186.55 points.) Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Down $1.92, or 3.65 per cent, to $50.70 on 29 million shares.