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One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

One year after news ban, Facebook important source for weather updates in disasters

HALIFAX — Residents of small communities across Canada are finding creative ways of getting around Facebook's news blackout to share updates about dangerous weather events, but they say it's still tough to get information to people quickly on the pla
Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

Can't stomach the wild volatility in the market? Consider these hedging options

Investors should focus on building more insurance into their portfolios.
Fight brewing at CRTC over first Online News Act payment by Google

Fight brewing at CRTC over first Online News Act payment by Google

OTTAWA — A new fight is playing out at the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission over the first $100-million annual payment Google agreed to pay Canadian news outlets.
Maple Leaf Foods reports $26.2M Q2 loss as company prepares to spin off pork business

Maple Leaf Foods reports $26.2M Q2 loss as company prepares to spin off pork business

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. reported a loss of $26.2 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $53.7 million a year earlier as it prepares to spin off its pork business. The Mississauga, Ont.
Canadian Tire's Q2 profit up even as consumers 'tightened their belts considerably'

Canadian Tire's Q2 profit up even as consumers 'tightened their belts considerably'

TORONTO — The head of Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. says indebted shoppers are cutting back on spending even more — and he doesn't see that trend turning around quickly.
Tim Hortons parent RBI sees Q2 profit lift despite 'softer consumer environment'

Tim Hortons parent RBI sees Q2 profit lift despite 'softer consumer environment'

TORONTO — The owner of Canada's most recognizable fast-food chain managed to grow its profit in its most recent quarter, even as a pullback in consumer spending that's long been roiling retailers cropped up in the quick-serve market.
In the news today: New poll says Canadians split on soccer spy drone penalty

In the news today: New poll says Canadians split on soccer spy drone penalty

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

It’s official: The Olympic Esports Games will be held in 2025. Here’s everything you need to know

These days, a professional athlete and a professional esports player both dedicate countless hours to training or strategizing in order to be at the top of their game
Rinse and repeat: Calgarians back to water restrictions as new pipe problems found

Rinse and repeat: Calgarians back to water restrictions as new pipe problems found

CALGARY — Residents in Calgary and surrounding communities fresh off having to conserve water for weeks due to a water main break are soon going to have to do it all over again.
Paris Olympics puts dent in Air Canada sales as some travellers avoid France

Paris Olympics puts dent in Air Canada sales as some travellers avoid France

MONTREAL — Air Canada may be the official carrier of Team Canada, but that didn't stop the Paris Olympics from hobbling its summer sales.
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