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Tilray to amp up push for more market share after reporting $6M net income in Q2

Tilray to amp up push for more market share after reporting $6M net income in Q2

The scores of new entrants to the cannabis market combined with plunging prices have resulted in an "unsustainable" situation, Tilray Inc. executives say, but one they feel their company can weather.
Frank Hasenfratz, founder and executive chairman of Linamar, dead at 86

Frank Hasenfratz, founder and executive chairman of Linamar, dead at 86

Frank Hasenfratz, a Hungarian immigrant who founded Linamar Corp. and built it into a booming auto parts maker, has died. He was 86. The Guelph, Ont. company said that Hasenfratz, who had cancer, died Saturday surrounded by his family.
Banking regulator looking at higher capital buffer for climate risks

Banking regulator looking at higher capital buffer for climate risks

TORONTO — The head of Canada's banking regulator says he's looking to increase the amount of reserve capital that banks need to hold to protect against climate change risks.
California's Newsom wants health coverage for all immigrants

California's Newsom wants health coverage for all immigrants

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would be the first state to provide health coverage to all immigrants in the country illegally under the budget Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed Monday.
Lululemon revises earnings guidance as Omicron impacts sales, profits

Lululemon revises earnings guidance as Omicron impacts sales, profits

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. is lowering its fourth-quarter earnings estimates as the Omicron variant curbs the retailer's sales.
Chicago schools cancel classes for 4th consecutive day

Chicago schools cancel classes for 4th consecutive day

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago school leaders canceled class for a fourth day in the nation’s third-largest district as negotiations with the teachers’ union over remote learning and safety protocols failed to produce an agreement over the weekend.
West African regional leaders impose new sanctions on Mali

West African regional leaders impose new sanctions on Mali

ACCRA, Ghana (AP) — West African regional leaders imposed new sanctions Sunday on Mali, suspending most commerce and financial aid to the country after its military rulers said they would stay in power for four more years instead of holding an electi
‘Spider-Man’ stays at No. 1 in 4th weekend

‘Spider-Man’ stays at No. 1 in 4th weekend

The glamorous spies of “The 355” were no competition for the movie theater’s reigning webslinger. Spider-Man’s box office dominance continued in its fourth weekend in theaters, adding another $33 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday.
Suspected arson case a searing reminder of risks of uninsured homes

Suspected arson case a searing reminder of risks of uninsured homes

For Paul Stanczak and Danielle Bablich, the Christmas season came to an abrupt end on Boxing Day.
Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77

Michael Lang, Woodstock festival co-creator, dies at 77

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Lang, a co-creator and promoter of the 1969 Woodstock music festival that served as a touchstone for generations of music fans, has died.