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In The News for Feb. 1: Will an updated Ontario Disability Support Program help?

In The News for Feb. 1: Will an updated Ontario Disability Support Program help?

In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
ODSP earning exemption increases but it's not as beneficial as it seems: advocates

ODSP earning exemption increases but it's not as beneficial as it seems: advocates

OTTAWA — Some days, Terrie Meehan goes long stretches eating just one meal a day to stretch out her food supply. The $1,100 a month she receives from the Ontario Disability Support Program just doesn't stretch that far.
Asian stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision

Asian stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision

BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets were higher Wednesday after Wall Street rose ahead of what traders hope will be the last Federal Reserve interest rate hike for some time. U.S. futures edged lower, while oil prices gained.
GM conditionally OKs $650M Nevada lithium mine investment

GM conditionally OKs $650M Nevada lithium mine investment

RENO, Nev. (AP) — General Motors Co. has conditionally agreed to invest $650 million in Lithium Americas Corp.

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 (20,767.38, up 195.27): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 21 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $54.48 on 19 million shares.
Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

Ukraine pushes for Western fighter jets after tank deals

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine won support Tuesday from Baltic nations and Poland in its quest to obtain Western fighter jets, but there were no signs that larger nations like the U.S.
General Motors to invest US$650 million in Lithium Americas

General Motors to invest US$650 million in Lithium Americas

VANCOUVER — General Motors Co. has signed a deal to invest US$650 million in Vancouver-based Lithium Americas Corp., the latest move by an automaker to secure raw materials for their push into electric vehicles.
Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents

Justice Department seeks Tesla automated driving documents

The U.S. Justice Department has requested documents from Tesla related to its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features, according to a regulatory filing.
Richest Asian, Adani, targeted in $68B stock market rout

Richest Asian, Adani, targeted in $68B stock market rout

NEW DELHI (AP) — Asia’s richest man, Gautam Adani, saw his companies shed $68 billion in market value after short-selling firm Hindenburg Research accused him of “pulling the largest con in corporate history,” triggering a massive sell-off of Adani s
Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation

Self-driving semis focus of California rules, legislation

SACRAMENTO, Calif.