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Weather-related home repairs highest in Atlantic Canada: HomeStars survey

Weather-related home repairs highest in Atlantic Canada: HomeStars survey

TORONTO — Homeowners in Atlantic Canada completed the highest number of emergency repairs due to weather-related events in the past year, according to HomeStars' latest renovation report.
Canfor's Vida signs deal to buy sawmill in Sweden for $6 million

Canfor's Vida signs deal to buy sawmill in Sweden for $6 million

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says a Swedish company in which it owns a 70 per cent stake has signed a deal to buy a sawmill for $6 million. The Vancouver-based forestry company says Vida AB will acquire the sawmill in Sweden from Ingarp Träskydd.
Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

Air Canada buying 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has placed a firm order for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft that will be used to replace older, less efficient wide-body aircraft in its fleet.
Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

Ford workers in Canada ratify agreement, set precedent for other automakers

TORONTO — The union that represents 5,600 workers at Ford Motor Co. of Canada confirmed Sunday its members had ratified a three-year contract with the automaker, setting the pattern for upcoming talks with General Motors and Stellantis.
Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many — and it won't get better soon

Hot rental market makes search 'stressful' for many — and it won't get better soon

TORONTO — On the hunt for a rental home in Calgary over the last six weeks, Marissa Giesinger and her boyfriend trawled through listings morning, noon and night, only to find most come along with dozens of applications and a steep price tag.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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 week: Tech conference The Canadian tech community will gather in Toronto over three days for the annual Elevate conference, which starts on Tuesday.
Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next week's scheduled sale of of Gulf of Mexico oil and gas leases by millions of acres, rejecting a scaled-back plan announced last month by the Biden administration as
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support

The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of all 38 parts-distribution centers operated by General Motors and Jeep and Ram owner Stellantis in 20 states but sparing Ford from further shutdowns.
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 Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,779.97, down 11.65 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up nine cents, or 8.65 per cent, to $1.13 on 10.
Streamlined immigration program a 'Band-Aid solution': Pilots union

Streamlined immigration program a 'Band-Aid solution': Pilots union

OTTAWA — The union representing 11,000 Canadian pilots says a newly streamlined immigration program that looks to fill job gaps in transport fails to cut to the core of a dire labour shortage in aviation.