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UK, France and Germany initiate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear program

UK, France and Germany initiate 'snapback' sanctions on Iran over status of nuclear program

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — France, Germany and the United Kingdom moved Thursday to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program , further isolating Tehran after its atomic sites were repeatedly bombed during a 12-day war with Israel
Hudson's Bay battle over lease sale to B.C. billionaire could set precedent: lawyer

Hudson's Bay battle over lease sale to B.C. billionaire could set precedent: lawyer

TORONTO — A potentially precedent-setting showdown between Hudson's Bay and a group of landlords opposing the retailer's push to sell about two dozen of its leases to a B.C. billionaire got underway in court Thursday.
Banking with a credit union can save on fees but there are limitations

Banking with a credit union can save on fees but there are limitations

On the surface, banking with a credit union may seem a lot like a traditional bank. But it’s not.
TD Bank posts Q3 profit as it continues recovery from anti-money laundering charges

TD Bank posts Q3 profit as it continues recovery from anti-money laundering charges

TORONTO — TD Bank Group swung to a profit in its latest quarter compared to last year as it continues to restructure and recover from anti-money laundering failures. "This quarter, we made significant progress on our U.S. balance sheet restructuring.
Alberta, citing oil prices and U.S. trade woes, says budget deficit rising to $6.5B

Alberta, citing oil prices and U.S. trade woes, says budget deficit rising to $6.5B

CALGARY — The bad news for Alberta's oil-reliant budget is set to get worse. Finance Minister Nate Horner says softening oil prices mean this year's projected budget deficit is expected to grow by $1.3 billion, and will now finish at $6.
Community that lost $472,000 to cyber attack failed to investigate: auditor general

Community that lost $472,000 to cyber attack failed to investigate: auditor general

WINNIPEG — Manitoba's auditor general says a rural municipality failed to properly investigate a cyber attack that resulted in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

LONDON — Spirits maker Diageo will cease operations at its bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ont., early next year, as it shifts some bottling volume to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday.
RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP: The ABCs of how to divvy up savings across accounts

RRSP, TFSA, FHSA, RESP: The ABCs of how to divvy up savings across accounts

TORONTO — As many young Canadians head off to college and university, some will be fortunate enough to be able to tap into a registered education savings plan.
S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down in late-morning trading Thursday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — The financial sector helped weigh down Canada's main stock index in late-morning trading on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 64.36 points at 28,368.64.
CIBC third-quarter profit beats expectations as it weathers macroeconomic uncertainty

CIBC third-quarter profit beats expectations as it weathers macroeconomic uncertainty

CIBC reported a jump in profits that beat analyst expectations as its outgoing chief executive said the bank is well positioned to weather macroeconomic volatility ahead.