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UK, EU leaders to meet Wednesday amid Brexit no-deal signals

UK, EU leaders to meet Wednesday amid Brexit no-deal signals

LONDON — The leaders of Britain and the European Commission will make a last-minute push for a post-Brexit U.K.
High tide floods Venice as dike-on-demand wasn't activated

High tide floods Venice as dike-on-demand wasn't activated

High tides flooded St. Mark’s Square in Venice on Tuesday, propelled by winds that were stronger than predicted, and an experimental system of inflatable barriers wasn’t activated to prevent water from invading the lagoon city.
Enbridge raises quarterly dividend, sets conservative post-Line 3 pipeline strategy

Enbridge raises quarterly dividend, sets conservative post-Line 3 pipeline strategy

CALGARY — Returns to shareholders will be a higher priority as Enbridge Inc. completes its large capital projects, company executives told investors Tuesday, punctuating the strategy with an increase in its dividend.
Tesla seeks to raise another $5B in stock offering

Tesla seeks to raise another $5B in stock offering

Tesla is looking to raise up to $5 billion in capital through a stock offering as the electrical vehicle and solar panel maker seeks to take advantage of strong demand for its products. This is the second such move for the company in three months.
Canadian software firm PointClickCare to buy U.S.-based Collective Medical

Canadian software firm PointClickCare to buy U.S.-based Collective Medical

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Healthcare software provider PointClickCare Technologies Inc. has announced its intention to buy Collective Medical for an undisclosed sum. Mississauga, Ont.
Research: Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking

Research: Millions of smart devices vulnerable to hacking

BOSTON — Researchers at a cybersecurity firm say they have identified vulnerabilities in software widely used by millions of connected devices — flaws that could be exploited by hackers to penetrate business and home computer networks and disrupt the
Enerkem and partners to spend $876 million to build biofuels plant in Quebec

Enerkem and partners to spend $876 million to build biofuels plant in Quebec

VARENNES, Que. — Enerkem and a group of partners, including Shell, Suncor Energy Inc. and Hydro-Quebec plan to spend $876 million to build a biofuel production plant in Quebec from non-recyclable residual materials and wood waste.
Amid the gloom, savings rates move higher as lockdowns put a chill on spending

Amid the gloom, savings rates move higher as lockdowns put a chill on spending

Since the pandemic lockdowns began, Daniel Bilton says his expenses have dropped by about $500 per month after cutting back on driving, transit and eating out at restaurants.
Online directories pop up in bid to boost small business sales amid COVID-19

Online directories pop up in bid to boost small business sales amid COVID-19

TORONTO — When Ali Haberstroh took home a full-length shearling coat she found at a vintage store recently, the Toronto woman couldn't stop bubbling about it.
Marijuana is now Maine's biggest agricultural commodity

Marijuana is now Maine's biggest agricultural commodity

PORTLAND, Maine — Maine is known for its wild blueberries and potatoes but marijuana has surpassed them to become the state’s most valuable crop. Medical marijuana sales totalled $221.