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Barbie, Oppenheimer deliver record month for Cineplex theatres
TORONTO – Cineplex Inc. says it saw its highest July box office of all time…
National Bank to buy the Canadian branch of SVB’s commercial loan portfolio
MONTREAL – National Bank of Canada says it will acquire the Canadian branch of Silicon…
Avion rewards program expands to customers who don’t bank with RBC
TORONTO – The Avion rewards program is opening up to people who aren’t clients of…
George Weston reports $498 million profit in Q2, lower than year before
TORONTO – George Weston Ltd. says its latest quarter delivered a profit attributable to common…
Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders get support from neighboring juntas
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — France prepared to evacuate French and other European nationals from Niger…
Lithium Americas shareholders approve split between U.S. and Argentina businesses
VANCOUVER – Lithium Americas Corp. says shareholders have approved its split into two companies. The…
Centerra Gold reports US$39.7-million loss in second quarter, revenue rises
Centerra Gold Inc. reported a net loss of US$39.7 million in the second quarter of…
TFI International sees earnings decline in second quarter amid challenging conditions
MONTREAL – TFI International Inc. reported earnings of US$128.2 million in the second quarter, down…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points Monday, U.S. markets also rise
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index closed up more than 100 points Monday led by…
Warning labels on individual cigarettes aim to deter kids, convert parents
MONTREAL – A fresh set of Health Canada regulations that will require warning labels on…
Xplore to offer faster rural satellite internet following Jupiter 3 launch
Canadian rural internet provider Xplore Inc. plans to offer faster satellite internet to those in…
BlackBerry software to be used by international electric vehicle consortium
BlackBerry Ltd. says some of its software and services have been chosen for use in…
Applewood Heating and Air Conditioning: A One-Stop Shop for Comfort, Cooking, and Convenience
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Applewood Heating and Air Conditioning is a standout choice for HVAC installations and repairs in…
Shell agrees to divest some western assets to get Comp Bureau approval on Empire deal
OTTAWA – Canada’s competition watchdog says Shell Canada Ltd. has agreed to divest some of…
Stellantis, LG begin hiring staff for future Windsor electric vehicle plant
WINDSOR, Ont. – Stellantis and LG Energy Solutions say they have kicked off hiring for…
Pan American Silver sells $593M in South American assets in trio of deals
VANCOUVER – Pan American Silver Corp. says it has reached several deals to sell some…
Europe’s economy grows a bit after months of stagnation. But rate hikes are weighing on businesses
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy has grown modestly after months of stagnation, but higher…
Flying taxis are coming — eventually, to an exclusive few
MONTREAL – From his suite on the 23rd floor of the Fairmont Dubai, Fethi Chebil…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Metro workers across GTA reject tentative deal, set to begin strike action
TORONTO – Grocery store workers at 27 Metro locations in the Greater Toronto Area have…
B.C. port workers vote to reject mediated agreement
Port workers in British Columbia have voted to reject a mediated contract offer, extending job…
US price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation
WASHINGTON (AP) — Signs that inflation pressures in the United States are steadily easing emerged…
Manitoba energy strategy includes wind power and off-peak persuasion
WINNIPEG – Manitoba is looking at boosting wind power and encouraging conservation — perhaps by…