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Maple Leaf Foods signs deal to buy four pig farms in Saskatchewan

Maple Leaf Foods signs deal to buy four pig farms in Saskatchewan

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. has signed a deal to buy four pig farms in central Saskatchewan from a group of companies known as Polar Pork.
Alberta COVID cases continue to fall, province set to fully reopen as planned

Alberta COVID cases continue to fall, province set to fully reopen as planned

EDMONTON — Alberta’s chief medical officer of health says COVID-19 numbers continue to fall but the plan is to remain vigilant as the province prepares to fully reopen Thursday. “Across the board, our numbers are moving in the right direction,” Dr.
TekSavvy seeks leave with Federal Court of Appeal to overturn CRTC decision

TekSavvy seeks leave with Federal Court of Appeal to overturn CRTC decision

CHATHAM, Ont. — TekSavvy Solutions Inc. says it is seeking leave to appeal the CRTC's recent decision about wholesale internet prices. The independent internet provider says it filed a motion by Monday's deadline with the Federal Court of Appeal.
Energy helps TSX to edge higher; on track for sixth straight monthly gain

Energy helps TSX to edge higher; on track for sixth straight monthly gain

TORONTO — A summer heat wave continued to push natural gas prices higher and propelled Canada's main stock index further along the path to registering its sixth straight month of gains.
Ontario gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

Ontario gyms feel left behind as province moves to Stage 2 reopening

Robert Przybylski said another six weeks of closures or another lockdown is all it would take for his Whitby, Ont., gym to close for good.
England beats Germany 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

England beats Germany 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

LONDON — England is unburdened by the weight of agonizing history: Germany has finally been beaten in a tournament again. No need to endure more penalty heartache or disallowed goals this time.
Shopify to launch new revenue share model, faster transactions as competition grows

Shopify to launch new revenue share model, faster transactions as competition grows

Shopify Inc. will introduce a new revenue share model for developers and speed up transactions as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pit the company against Amazon.com Inc. Shopify announced Tuesday that as of Aug.
Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office: Experts

Unvaccinated employees could face masks, segregation upon return to office: Experts

Unvaccinated workers returning to the office could be required to continue wearing masks, steer clear of common areas and face a staggered workday – or may even be asked to stay home, experts say.
GM to stop making Equinox at Canadian plant in April, in switch to electric vehicles

GM to stop making Equinox at Canadian plant in April, in switch to electric vehicles

INGERSOLL, Ont. — General Motors Canada says it will end production of the Chevrolet Equinox at its CAMI assembly plant sooner than previously expected under a plan announced in January.
Maine course: Error sends dumpling machine to wrong Portland

Maine course: Error sends dumpling machine to wrong Portland

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Trying to fill this dumpling order left one business in a pinch: A common but disruptive shipping error sent a custom dumpling-making machine manufactured in China to the wrong Portland in May.