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Disney buying part of 21st Century Fox in $52.4B deal

Disney buying part of 21st Century Fox in $52.4B deal

Disney is buying a large part of the Murdoch family’s 21st Century Fox for about $52.4 billion
Torstar, Postmedia newspaper closures aim to cut competition: analysts

Torstar, Postmedia newspaper closures aim to cut competition: analysts

Postmedia to shut 21 community newspaper properties, while Metroland Media to close three dailies
Stores offer Cyber Monday deals to keep shoppers coming

Stores offer Cyber Monday deals to keep shoppers coming

Shoppers are expected to spend $6.6 billion on Cyber Monday
Black Friday fervour wanes as some consumers, retailers shun practice

Black Friday fervour wanes as some consumers, retailers shun practice

Some businesses are choosing to opt out, while some shoppers are turning to buying online
Regulator investigating possible Sears Canada liquidation sale prices markups

Regulator investigating possible Sears Canada liquidation sale prices markups

Liquidations sales began in October
FortisBC LNG site exports first shipment of gas to China

FortisBC LNG site exports first shipment of gas to China

The shipment is part of a pilot project that could see more exports in the future.
Cost to fix Phoenix pay system to surpass $540 million: auditor general

Cost to fix Phoenix pay system to surpass $540 million: auditor general

Michael Ferguson’s review hints the entire system should be scrapped
Bank of Canada cautious of future rate hikes

Bank of Canada cautious of future rate hikes

The Bank of Canada remains cautious on future rate hikes due to low- inflation risk
Amazon gets 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters

Amazon gets 238 proposals for 2nd headquarters

Submissions were due last week. Online retailer has said tax breaks and grants would be factors
Ottawa to cut small business tax rate to 9%

Ottawa to cut small business tax rate to 9%

Changes to tax reform proposals aimed at clarifying wealthy are the target