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Ovintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3 billion Montney buy, $2.8 billion Uinta sale

Ovintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3 billion Montney buy, $2.8 billion Uinta sale

CALGARY — Ovintiv Inc. is streamlining its operations with a deal to buy assets in Alberta's Montney region while off-loading its holdings in Utah. The oil and gas producer said Thursday it was paying about $3.
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Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress

Burt Bacharach, composer of classic songs, will have papers donated to Library of Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — Burt Bacharach , one of the most celebrated and popular composers and songwriters of the 20th century, will have his papers donated to the Library of Congress.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recall

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Q&A: ‘Love, Actually’ filmmaker Richard Curtis on charity, the Oscars and the state of rom-coms

Richard Curtis may be widely known for his contributions to romantic comedies with “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” “Notting Hill” and “Love, Actually.
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Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on recalls

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
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Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

Dorel reports US$21.9M Q3 loss compared with US$10.4M loss a year ago, revenue down

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. reported its third-quarter loss in its latest quarter more than doubled compared with a year ago as its revenue edged lower.
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Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

Food prices worried most voters, but Trump's plans likely won't lower their grocery bills

Americans are fed up with the price of food, and many are looking to President-elect Donald Trump to lower their grocery bills. Trump often railed on the campaign trail against hefty price increases for bacon , cereal, crackers and other items.
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Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

Nova Scotia election: Liberals promise to improve cellphone services and highways

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's Liberal party is promising to improve cellphone service and invest in major highways if the party is elected to govern on Nov. 26.
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New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a different look: New rules require drugmakers to be clearer and more direct when explaining their medications' risks and
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How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

How to determine if the Black Friday deal you spotted is really a bargain

With many stores already heavily advertising which items will star in sales campaigns on or around Nov. 29, deal hunters and professors specializing in marketing say shoppers already have most of what they need to spot a true bargain.
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