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TORONTO — A behind-the-scenes bidding war for Kansas City Southern took place over nine months before culminating in a blockbuster US$33.6-billion offer from Canadian National Railway Co., a newly released document reveals.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov.

WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. (AP) — Gov.

TORONTO — A strong run for Canada's main stock index in the first half of 2021 isn't a signal for investors to panic and sell in anticipation of a major correction, experts advise.

TORONTO — Cloud-based software and technology company Dye & Durham Ltd. says it has acquired TM Group (UK) Ltd. for approximately $156 million.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week even while the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding from the coronavirus recession with sustained energy.

CALGARY — Flair Airlines is entering the U.S. market, part of an ambitious five-year expansion plan for the low-cost carrier. The Edmonton-based airline announced Thursday it will launch service from Canada to six U.S. vacation destinations on Oct.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Thursday handed down $1 billion in fines to four major German car manufacturers, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission control systems.

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,290.60, down 9.43 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Industrials. Up six cents, or 4.55 per cent, to $1.38 on 19.