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Loblaw-owned T&T Supermarkets to open U.S. flagship store in Bellevue, Washington

Loblaw-owned T&T Supermarkets to open U.S. flagship store in Bellevue, Washington

RICHMOND, B.C. — T&T Supermarkets, the largest chain of Asian grocery stores in Canada, is expanding into the U.S. with a store in Bellevue, Washington, set to open next summer. The Richmond, B.C.
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Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land: report

Canada under pressure to produce more food, protect agricultural land: report

Canada’s agricultural land is under increasing pressure to produce more food as demand grows domestically and internationally, while the industry grapples with limited resources and environmental constraints, a new report found.
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Retailer Roots reports $8M Q1 loss, sales down from year ago

Retailer Roots reports $8M Q1 loss, sales down from year ago

TORONTO — Roots Corp. reported a first-quarter loss of $8 million compared with a loss of $5.3 million a year earlier, as its sales edged down on lower demand for its popular sweatpants.
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Europe's economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers

Europe's economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers

LONDON (AP) — The European economy contracted slightly at the end of last year and beginning of 2023, revised figures showed Thursday, underlining the impact of the loss of Russian natural gas and high inflation on consumer spending.
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Stantec buying Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design

Stantec buying Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design

EDMONTON — Stantec Inc. has signed a deal to buy Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design Inc. (ESD). Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Irving Oil reviewing strategic options including possible sale

Irving Oil reviewing strategic options including possible sale

Irving Oil said Wednesday that a strategic review of the company is underway and that it is looking at a series of options about its future, including a possible sale of the business.
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Four directors step down from Indigo board, Reisman also leaving in August

Four directors step down from Indigo board, Reisman also leaving in August

Nearly half the board of Indigo Books and Music Inc. is stepping down — including founder and executive chair Heather Reisman — in a stunning announcement that saw one director allege poor leadership and treatment.
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Canadian Pacific guilty of contempt of court around long work shifts

Canadian Pacific guilty of contempt of court around long work shifts

A Federal Court judge has found Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. guilty of contempt of court for employees working excessively long hours.
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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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,983.69, down 71.91): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 70 cents, or 1.76 per cent, to $40.49 on 14.3 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved lower Wednesday as the market digested an interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada, while U.S. markets were mixed. The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.
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