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Calgary home sales in June up 11% from year ago: real estate board

Calgary home sales in June up 11% from year ago: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says June home sales rose by nearly 11 per cent from a year earlier as the market saw a surge in apartment and condos changing hands.
Rogers launches voluntary departure program to eliminate 'overlap' after Shaw merger

Rogers launches voluntary departure program to eliminate 'overlap' after Shaw merger

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is offering voluntary departure packages to some employees as it integrates with Shaw Communications Inc. after its $26-billion purchase of the carrier in April.
Defined benefit pension plans improve in second quarter: Mercer

Defined benefit pension plans improve in second quarter: Mercer

TORONTO — The health of Canadian defined benefit pension plans continued to improve in the second quarter of 2023, according to consulting firm Mercer.
CBRE report says office vacancy rate in Q2 rose to highest level since 1994

CBRE report says office vacancy rate in Q2 rose to highest level since 1994

TORONTO — The national office vacancy rate in Canada climbed in the second quarter to its highest level since 1994, according to a report by commercial real estate firm CBRE. The firm said Tuesday that the national office vacancy rate rose to 18.
Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads

Meta looks to target Twitter with a rival app called Threads

LONDON (AP) — Meta is poised to unveil a new app that appears to mimic Twitter — a direct challenge to the social media platform owned by Elon Musk .
Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim

Vietnam bans 'Barbie' movie due to an illustration showing China's territorial claim

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam's state media have reported that the government banned distribution of the popular “Barbie” movie because it includes a view of a map showing disputed Chinese territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Paramount lowers first half 2023 average sales volumes guidance due to wildfires

Paramount lowers first half 2023 average sales volumes guidance due to wildfires

CALGARY — Paramount Resources Ltd. says it expects its average sales volumes for the first half of 2023 will come in below its earlier guidance as it works to restore the last of the production that was put on hold due to the Alberta wildfires.
Alberta premier urges 'rapid resolution' to B.C. port strike

Alberta premier urges 'rapid resolution' to B.C. port strike

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the ongoing strike at British Columbia ports could cause "substantial economic harm" in Alberta and across Canada. Port workers across B.C.
Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors

Battier among retired NBA stars moving into tech sector as investors

TORONTO — When Shane Battier was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2001 no one was talking about business in the NBA's locker-rooms or clubhouses.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher ahead of July 4th holiday in US

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts higher ahead of July 4th holiday in US

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted higher Monday as momentum slowed on Wall Street following a powerful rally to start the year. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1%, rising to its highest level since April 2022. The Dow rose less than 0.1%.