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China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US

China removes its outspoken foreign minister during a bumpy time in relations with the US

BEIJING (AP) — China removed its sometimes outspoken foreign minister on Tuesday and replaced him with his predecessor at an unusually scheduled meeting, a move that has fueled rumors about what might be going on with the nation's Communist Party eli
Narrowed price discount for oilsands bitumen in Q2 should boost cash flows: Analysts

Narrowed price discount for oilsands bitumen in Q2 should boost cash flows: Analysts

CALGARY — Analysts say they're expecting strong second quarter earnings from Canadian heavy oil producers.
Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes 'expedited' negotiation timelines

Consultation on TTC wireless access proposes 'expedited' negotiation timelines

TORONTO — Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne's newly launched consultation process regarding wireless access on Toronto's subway system proposes a timeline that could see the dispute between carriers resolved by December and partial servic
Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate inched up in the second quarter: Avison Young

Toronto's downtown office vacancy rate hit 12 per cent in the second quarter, up from 11.6 per cent in the first quarter to continue an upward trend, according to Avison Young. That rate is far higher than the 2.
UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike

UPS reaches tentative contract with 340,000 unionized workers potentially dodging calamitous strike

NEW YORK (AP) — UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

Spending on fun isn’t impossible — it’s just hard, experts say

When the cost of nearly everything is on the rise it can be difficult for young Canadians to imagine putting money aside for wants, rather than solely for needs.
Champagne launches consultation to ensure wireless coverage for all TTC riders

Champagne launches consultation to ensure wireless coverage for all TTC riders

OTTAWA — Canada's federal industry minister said he's taking action to ensure riders on Toronto's transit system have wireless coverage as soon as possible.
'Barbenheimer' breaks summer box-office records at Cineplex on opening weekend

'Barbenheimer' breaks summer box-office records at Cineplex on opening weekend

TORONTO — Cineplex says the opening weekend for "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" raked in the company's highest summer box office weekend of all time.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,582.12, up 34.61): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 22 cents, or 0.45 per cent, to $49.65 on 11.6 million shares. TC Energy Corp.
Crop farmers asked to help their ranching neighbours as Prairie drought continues

Crop farmers asked to help their ranching neighbours as Prairie drought continues

Saskatchewan farmers forced to write off drought-afflicted crops are being asked to consider ways to turn those crops into cattle feed instead.
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