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'Great energy': Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

'Great energy': Calgary Stampede kicks off with oilpatch optimism, patriotic pride

CALGARY — The party tents are up, straw bales are scattered around sidewalks and the most crucial 10 days of the year are in full swing for one Calgary bar and restaurant operator.
Major Quebec aluminum smelter announces $1.5B investment with new electricity deal

Major Quebec aluminum smelter announces $1.5B investment with new electricity deal

SEPT-ÎLES — The company operating a major Quebec aluminum smelter says it will invest at least $1.5 billion in its North Shore facilities over the next 20 years.
H&R REIT confirms strategic review, units up more than 10 per cent

H&R REIT confirms strategic review, units up more than 10 per cent

TORONTO — Units in H&R Real Estate Investment Trust were up more than 10 per cent after the trust said it is reviewing strategic alternatives after receiving an unsolicited expression of interest.
GTA home sales down year-over-year in June, listings up: real estate board

GTA home sales down year-over-year in June, listings up: real estate board

TORONTO — Real estate watchers in the Greater Toronto Area are hoping a recovery may be underway as figures for June showed signs that activity could be stabilizing after a sluggish first half of 2025. Home sales in the region ticked 2.
A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

A strike by air traffic controllers is disrupting travel to, from and over France

PARIS (AP) — About 40% of flights were canceled Friday at all Paris airports and tens of thousands of passengers were rearranging plans at the height of the summer travel season because of a strike by French air traffic controllers seeking better wor
Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

Second-generation Canadians weigh the cost of carrying on the family business – and their parents' legacy

In the corner of her family's downtown Toronto restaurant, Jeanette Liu's young son eats a plate of chili chicken as customers gather around tables and servers bustle across the floor.
Factoring in the hidden costs of buy now pay later

Factoring in the hidden costs of buy now pay later

TORONTO — When any service is offered for free, it’s good to know why.
S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets add to record highs

S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets add to record highs

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index finish higher on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets added to record gains. Equity markets responded positively to U.S.
Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

Automakers 'cautiously optimistic' on EV mandate changes after meeting with Carney

OTTAWA — The head of an organization representing automakers said he's "cautiously optimistic" after meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney to urge him to repeal the electric vehicle sales mandate.
Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flop

Alberta reaches settlement with two coal companies suing over policy flip-flop

EDMONTON — Two coal companies suing Alberta's government over its mining policy flip-flop say they've reached a settlement agreement with the province.