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NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

NS Power outlines tree-cutting plan to help reduce hurricane-caused outages

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's electric utility says its plans to nearly double its tree-trimming budget should improve reliability in electrical service when the next hurricane strikes.
Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. said Wednesday that its earnings surged in its latest results, fuelled by higher same-store sales and a favourable tax ruling, as the company faces calls from striking workers to share more of those gains.
Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

Used vehicle prices moderating but remain high after pandemic spike: survey

RICHMOND HILL, Ont. — Used vehicle prices continued to moderate in the first half of the year but remain higher than historical levels amid vehicle sourcing challenges, according to the results of a survey by DesRosiers Automotive Consultants.
WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. is riding high after boosting its earnings forecast for the year, buoyed by organic growth as well as recent acquisitions that have boosted revenues.
Special counsel got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump's account, documents say

Special counsel got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump's account, documents say

Special counsel Jack Smith's team obtained a search warrant in January for records related to former President Donald Trump's Twitter account, and a judge levied a $350,000 fine on the company for a delay in complying, according to court documents re
Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

Brookfield Asset Management aims to raise US$150B this year, even as earnings drop

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it expects to raise a multibillion-dollar bundle of cash this year after boosting distributable earnings last quarter, even as net income fell by a third.
CAE tops earnings predictions in first quarter amid renewed demand in civil aviation

CAE tops earnings predictions in first quarter amid renewed demand in civil aviation

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. is reporting a 13 per cent spike in revenues as commercial aviation bounces back following a prolonged pandemic downturn.
The US Open is adding video review for double bounces. It's a first for Grand Slam tennis

The US Open is adding video review for double bounces. It's a first for Grand Slam tennis

New U.S. Open tournament referee Jake Garner recalls being a chair umpire and having a tough time figuring out in the moment whether a ball bounced twice before a player got it back over the net.
Hydro One earnings on the rise after rate hike

Hydro One earnings on the rise after rate hike

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says second-quarter earnings ticked up four per cent compared to a year ago.
Canadians divided over retailers' anti-theft measures, poll finds

Canadians divided over retailers' anti-theft measures, poll finds

Less than half of Canadians believe retail stores are implementing the right amount of security measures to prevent shoplifting but the majority say they would feel safe working in one, a new Leger poll found.
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