Business

Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says in a statement that the...

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Iran vows a swift response to the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, Iran's state-run media say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran vows a swift response to the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, Iran's state-run media say. The Associated Press

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Trump says U.S. has forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass naval blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says U.S. has forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass naval blockade. The Associated Press

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Businesses can claim refunds for Trump tariffs ruled unconstitutional starting Monday

NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch...

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Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief as Iran war uncertainty lingers

HALIFAX — An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles says Monday’s federal tax break on fuel should provide relief to hard-hit customers. Karanjeet...

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‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Project Hail Mary” dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” in third place for its debut. ...

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Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash

Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford. The move comes just days after the purchase of the 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet was revealed...

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Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to 'never sugar-coat' issues

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts to diversify away from the U.S. "I promise you, I will never sugar-coat our challenges,"...

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Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies

MONTRÉAL — Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says the leaders of Canada's oil industry are figures close to American President Donald Trump who are "taking us for fools" and putting both...

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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Inflation Statistics Canada will release its latest reading for inflation on Monday when it publishes its consumer...

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