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TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it has sold its 8.5 per cent stake in Perpetua Resources Corp. The gold miner says it sold the 5,382,587 common shares in Perpetua through the facilities of the Nasdaq, Cboe, Direct Edge and NYSE-ARCA.

Attending driver’s education is a rite of passage for many, especially if new drivers want to be eligible for lower auto insurance rates. However, the costs associated with driver’s education can be challenging for young people.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The World Bank has sharply downgraded its outlook for the global economy, pointing to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the prospect of widespread food shortages and concerns about the potential return of “stagflation” — a toxic mix of

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has begun turning over the bodies of Ukrainian fighters killed at the Azovstal steelworks, the fortress-like plant in the destroyed city of Mariupol where their last-ditch stand became a symbol of resistance against Moscow

CALGARY — The backers of a proposed $1.5-billion passenger train that would connect Calgary to Banff say they are waiting for a yes or no from the Alberta government before proceeding with the project's next steps. Liricon Capital Inc.

DETROIT (AP) — Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot and fake accounts .

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,819.09, up 28.36 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 52 cents, or one per cent, to $51.94 on 19.9 million shares.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index inched higher to start the week with bond yields climbing to their highest level in more than three years on inflation concerns. The day started stronger but some of the gains evaporated later in the day.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher Monday as Wall Street keeps wrestling with whether the economy will successfully avoid a recession amid rising interest rates and high inflation. The S&P 500 edged up 0.3% and the Nasdaq rose 0.4%.

MONTREAL — Hundreds of striking Molson Canada workers have rejected an offer from the beverage company, keeping more than 400 employees on the picket lines and bar owners with less on tap. Teamsters Canada says the union local last week voted 92.