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TORONTO — Long before Christina Lake Cannabis purchased its 32 acres of land between two intersecting valleys in B.C.'s lower interior, the mountains above it were firmly established in the annals of pot growing lore.

Bankruptcy filings have plunged compared to a year ago — but experts expect uncertainty ahead as government supports end and deferred payments come due.

The real estate market in Vancouver had its best September on record this year in terms of the number of homes sold. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver said on Friday that 3,643 homes were sold last month, up 56.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Trade numbers Statistics Canada will release its international merchandise trade numbers for August on Tuesday.

Aurora Cannabis Inc. handed out millions in compensation and salary increases to executives as the company was laying off more than 1,000 workers and reporting billions in losses.

Tesla's third-quarter sales jumped 44% as global demand for its electric vehicles outpaced that of most other automakers.

CALGARY — Shareholders in Calgary-based Painted Pony Energy Ltd. have approved its sale to much larger Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. for 69 cents per share.

TORONTO — North American stock markets were down in early trading as investors took in the news that U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife have tested positive for COVID-19. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 86.47 points at 16,098.07.

BRUSSELS — European Union leaders agreed early Friday to impose sanctions on dozens of senior officials in Belarus accused of falsifying presidential election results and leading a crackdown on peaceful protesters, after unblocking a veto against the

MONTREAL — The head of Bombardier's aviation division is leaving the company as it streamlines the management team to refocus solely on business aircraft.