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Shania Twain now has a Barbie modelled after her: 'My own projection of myself'

Shania Twain now has a Barbie modelled after her: 'My own projection of myself'

As a young girl, Shania Twain says she used to make her own dolls, modelled after Barbie. Her family couldn't afford to buy her the real deal, Twain says, so she took matters into her own hands.
Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

Canfor Corp. reports $117-million loss in fourth quarter after 'challenging' 2023

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it lost $117.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, a smaller loss than $207.9 million a year earlier. The Vancouver-based company says sales totalled $1.28 billion, down from $1.
Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

Montreal's Just for Laughs cancels summer comedy festival, seeks creditor protection

MONTREAL — Members of the comedy world say they're saddened by the cancellation of this year's Just for Laughs Montreal comedy festival, whose years of shows have highlighted some of the industry’s biggest names and launched the careers of many comed
Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

Nuvei earns US$14.1 million in fourth quarter, revenues also rise

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says it earned US$14.1 million in the fourth quarter, up from US$9.4 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based payment technology company, which reports in U.S. dollars, says revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 was US$321.
Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

Stellantis to produce electric muscle cars in Windsor. Ont. plant

WINDSOR, Ont. — Stellantis says its electric Dodge Charger will be built at the Windsor, Ont. assembly plant. The automaker says the EV version marks the arrival of the next generation of Dodge muscle cars.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,525.93, down 5.14 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up $1.22, or 1.27 per cent, to $96.96 on 24.
Bitcoin briefly hits an all-time high, less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto

Bitcoin briefly hits an all-time high, less than two years after FTX scandal clobbered crypto

NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has hit an all-time high less than two years after the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX severely damaged faith in digital currencies and sent prices plunging.
Aecon Group's profit down in fourth quarter at $9.7 million, but up for full year

Aecon Group's profit down in fourth quarter at $9.7 million, but up for full year

TORONTO — Aecon Group Inc. says it earned $9.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $19.7 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenue for the quarter ended Dec. 31 totalled $1.13 billion, down from $1.
S&P/TSX composite essentially flat on Tuesday, U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX composite essentially flat on Tuesday, U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved a hair lower on Tuesday, while U.S. markets fell, led by the Nasdaq losing 1.65 per cent. Big technology stocks dragged down U.S. markets, said Anish Chopra, managing director with Portfolio Management Corp.
Flair Airlines CEO hopes to bid on some Lynx planes after shutdown scuttles deal

Flair Airlines CEO hopes to bid on some Lynx planes after shutdown scuttles deal

Flair Airlines chief executive Stephen Jones says he still hopes to add several Lynx Air planes to his fleet, even after their tentative merger fell through when Lynx shut down last month.