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Chorus acquisition proposal talks end without deal, potential investment talks remain

Chorus acquisition proposal talks end without deal, potential investment talks remain

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says an acquisition proposal from an unnamed bidder that it received last fall is no longer being considered, but that it remains in talks regarding a potential investment.
CGI to buy back 4.2 million shares from Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec

CGI to buy back 4.2 million shares from Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec

MONTREAL — CGI Inc. has signed a deal to buy back and cancel 4.2 million of its class-A subordinate voting shares from the Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec for $400 million. The technology consulting company says it will pay $95.
Oilsands producer Osum's leadership to sell shares after sweetened bid from Waterous

Oilsands producer Osum's leadership to sell shares after sweetened bid from Waterous

CALGARY — The leadership at private junior oilsands producer Osum Oil Sands Corp. say they will sell their shares after Waterous Energy Fund increased its bid by 25 per cent.
Some electricity restored in Texas, but water woes grow

Some electricity restored in Texas, but water woes grow

AUSTIN, Texas — Power was restored to more homes and businesses Thursday in states hit by a deadly blast of winter that overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold this week.
Jasper Park Lodge accepting reservations again after private block booking cancelled

Jasper Park Lodge accepting reservations again after private block booking cancelled

JASPER, Alta. — A famous hotel in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains has reopened reservations after they were mysteriously closed last month because of a private block booking.
$1.8-billion satellite project in Quebec expected to create 600 jobs

$1.8-billion satellite project in Quebec expected to create 600 jobs

MONTREAL — Two Ontario-based companies plan to expand their operations in Quebec as part of a major satellite project. The agreement in principle announced Thursday between MDA, Telesat and the Quebec government is valued at $1.
Transat A.T. adds flexibility by extending termination date of $250M loan facility

Transat A.T. adds flexibility by extending termination date of $250M loan facility

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc.
Inter Pipeline reviews options in response to hostile Brookfield takeover bid

Inter Pipeline reviews options in response to hostile Brookfield takeover bid

Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd. says it has initiated a review of strategic alternatives in response to a hostile takeover bid launched last week by its largest shareholder, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,274.07, down 100.71 points.) Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down eight cents, or 0.32 per cent, to $25 on 26.
TC Energy warns Coastal GasLink pipeline costs up due to pandemic-related shutdown

TC Energy warns Coastal GasLink pipeline costs up due to pandemic-related shutdown

CALGARY — The CEO of TC Energy Corp. is warning that the cost of its Coastal GasLink pipeline to bring natural gas from northeastern B.C.