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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for May, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in May. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.2 per cent (10.1) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
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GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network

GM's electric vehicles will gain access to Tesla's vast charging network

DETROIT (AP) — Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla's extensive charging network beginning early next year.
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Brookfield signs deal to buy Network International for about $3.7 billion

Brookfield signs deal to buy Network International for about $3.7 billion

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., together with Brookfield Business Partners, has signed a deal to buy payment processing firm Network International Holdings for about $3.7 billion in cash.
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'Craft gear from here:' B.C. towns growing recreation-based manufacturing sector

'Craft gear from here:' B.C. towns growing recreation-based manufacturing sector

From Revelstoke to Fernie, Golden to Kimberley, the communities that make up the Kootenays region of southeast B.C. have long been meccas for wilderness lovers.
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Stock market today: Wall Street is off to a mixed start; Big Tech climbs

Stock market today: Wall Street is off to a mixed start; Big Tech climbs

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are off to another mixed start on Wall Street as more gains for Big Tech companies offset weakness elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 was up 0.3% in the early going Friday, on track for its fourth weekly gain in a row.
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Future interest rate decisions will be taken one at a time, says BoC deputy governor

Future interest rate decisions will be taken one at a time, says BoC deputy governor

OTTAWA — After announcing a rate hike this week, Bank of Canada deputy governor Paul Beaudry says the central bank plans to take future interest rate decisions one at a time.
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Saputo says earnings rose in fourth quarter, financial year

Saputo says earnings rose in fourth quarter, financial year

Saputo Inc. says its net earnings for the fourth quarter were $159 million, up from $37 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended March 31 were $4.5 billion, up from $4.
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Stock market today: Bulls run again on Wall Street as S&P 500 climbs 20% above October low

Stock market today: Bulls run again on Wall Street as S&P 500 climbs 20% above October low

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose just enough Thursday for Wall Street to barrel into a new bull market as the S&P 500 keeps rallying off its low from last autumn. The index rose 0.6% to carry it 20% above a bottom hit in October.
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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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,942.70, down 40.99): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down 22 cents, or 0.29 per cent, to $74.97 on 12.
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Demand for air purifiers on the rise as smoky conditions persist from wildfires

Demand for air purifiers on the rise as smoky conditions persist from wildfires

TORONTO — The spread of smoke from wildfires across Canada in recent weeks has prompted an uptick in demand for air purifiers, as manufacturers and distributors say it appears Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to keep the air in their homes
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