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China's first Hualong One nuclear reactor begins operations

China's first Hualong One nuclear reactor begins operations

BEIJING — China National Nuclear Corp. said its first nuclear power unit that uses Hualong One, a third-generation nuclear reactor, started commercial operations on Saturday.
No income, 2,000 mouths to feed: Lockdown squeezes Greek zoo

No income, 2,000 mouths to feed: Lockdown squeezes Greek zoo

ATHENS, Greece — It's feeding time at Greece's only zoo, and a capuchin monkey grabs as many mandarins as it can — even tucking one into his long, supple tail. It might be wise to stock up.
New travel rules the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, tourism industry, experts say

New travel rules the 'nail in the coffin' for airlines, tourism industry, experts say

New restrictions on flights from the Caribbean and Mexico announced Friday are likely to trigger bankruptcies in Canada's airline sector and force permanent closures for airports and travel agencies, aviation experts say.
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 (17,337.02, down 320.18 points.) Supreme Cannabis Company Inc. (TSX:FIRE). Health care. Unchanged at 17.5 cents on 21.6 million shares.
Hudson's Bay permanently laying off more than 600 workers across Canada

Hudson's Bay permanently laying off more than 600 workers across Canada

Hudson's Bay Co. is permanently laying off more than 600 workers across Canada amid ongoing store closures due to COVID-19 lockdowns.
S&P/TSX composite completes worst week in three months with triple-digit slip

S&P/TSX composite completes worst week in three months with triple-digit slip

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index suffered its worst week in three months amid a correction that is expected to continue in February.
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan

Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.
Wealthsimple adds 'risky' label to GameStop, BlackBerry stocks amid investor frenzy

Wealthsimple adds 'risky' label to GameStop, BlackBerry stocks amid investor frenzy

TORONTO — A rollercoaster week of trading for investors in GameStop, BlackBerry and other hot stocks has resulted in trading bans, warning labels for certain stocks and questions over both fairness and systemic risk in the financial system.
Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

Ottawa orders independent review panel for Suncor Energy oilsands mine extension

CALGARY — Ottawa says it is referring the impact assessment of a Suncor Energy Inc. oilsands mine extension in northern Alberta to an independent review panel.
Maritime Bus gets $720,000 in funding to operate routes in northern New Brunswick

Maritime Bus gets $720,000 in funding to operate routes in northern New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — A last-minute government injection of $720,000 appears to have saved bus routes in northern New Brunswick that a private bus operator wanted to cut because of a drop in ridership attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.