Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada - Trading Halt - Russel Metals Inc. - RUS

    TORONTO, Feb. 23 /CNW/ - The following issues have been halted by
Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC):Issuer Name: Russel Metals Inc.
    TSX Ticker Symbol: RUS
    Time of Halt: 1:30pm
    Reason for Halt: Pending News
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