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Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

Chiefs in Nova Scotia say province needs to improve consultation on natural resources

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Assembly of Mi’kmaw Chiefs says the provincial government needs to do a better job of consultation as it pushes to develop the province’s natural resources.
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Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

In remote, rural areas from Alberta to Manitoba, wildfires forced residents from their homes Tuesday, while others remained on edge as flames inched closer to their communities.
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Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

A new report says the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to clear the backlog or keep up with the rate of surrendering.
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S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street's roller-coaster ride whips back upward

S&P 500 rallies 2% as Wall Street's roller-coaster ride whips back upward

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s roller-coaster ride created by President Donald Trump’s trade policies whipped back upward on Tuesday, this time because of a delay for his tariffs on the European Union .
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P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

P.E.I. premier asks Ottawa for timeline on bridge and ferry toll reductions

FREDERICTON — The premier of Prince Edward Island is asking the federal government for an update on the timeline to reduce the tolls for the Confederation Bridge and Northumberland Ferries to improve interprovincial trade to and from the mainland.
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S&P/TSX composite up close to 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

S&P/TSX composite up close to 200 points, U.S. stock markets also climb

TORONTO — Strength in the utility, financial and technology sectors helped Canada's main stock index gain almost 200 points on Tuesday, while U.S. stock markets also climbed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 195.87 points at 26,269.00.
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'More than you came for': former Bay slogans among trademarks going to Canadian Tire

'More than you came for': former Bay slogans among trademarks going to Canadian Tire

TORONTO — The Hudson's Bay trademarks Canadian Tire hopes to acquire span well beyond the retailer's name, coat of arms and iconic stripes, new court documents show.
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Telus announces five-year $70B funding plan to bolster networks, open AI data centres

Telus announces five-year $70B funding plan to bolster networks, open AI data centres

VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. has announced it will spend more than $70 billion over the next five years to enhance connectivity, including through improvements to its network infrastructure and by building artificial intelligence data centres.
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Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

Glooscap First Nation in Nova Scotia launches new security company

HANTSPORT — A First Nation in Nova Scotia has established a new commercial security company, a move its chief says is another example of the First Nation’s commitment to securing financial independence.
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Scotiabank profit dips as it prepares for potential turbulence ahead

Scotiabank profit dips as it prepares for potential turbulence ahead

TORONTO — Cautious borrowers and a worsening economic outlook pushed Scotiabank earnings slightly down in the second quarter from last year as the bank put aside more money for potentially bad loans ahead. The bank reported a net income of $2.
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