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Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend by 18 per cent

Restaurant company MTY Food Group raising quarterly dividend by 18 per cent

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend by 18 per cent. The franchisor and operator of restaurants says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of 33 cents per share up from 28 cents.
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University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

University of Guelph to lead national network focused on agri-food innovation

The University of Guelph is leading the creation of a network meant to spur investment in Canadian agri-food innovation, including developing new technologies to address pressing issues like climate change. The university received an almost $16.
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Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

Trump administration directs all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on leave

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump 's administration moved Tuesday to end affirmative action in federal contracting and directed that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave and eventually be laid off.
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Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta funding for Jasper housing rebuild 'can't be spent' amid impasse: minister

Alberta's social services minister says $112 million earmarked for 250 new permanent homes in Jasper, Alta., is off the table if Parks Canada and the local government continue to pursue a different vision for the town's post-wildfire rebuild.
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Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

Alberta's Smith doubles down on diplomatic approach as U.S. tariffs expected Feb. 1

EDMONTON — As a possible Feb. 1 deadline looms for the United States to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian goods, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's sticking to her diplomatic approach to try to stop them.
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'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

'No such thing' as an affordable starter car anymore. Auto experts' advice for buyers

It's not as easy for young buyers to get a vehicle as the affordable “starter car” has disappeared, auto experts say.
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Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

Smith says taxpayers must be protected from lawsuits as Alberta lifts coal moratorium

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province had taxpayers in mind when it decided to lift a ban on new coal exploration and development on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
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Netflix is raising prices — here's how much more Canadian subscribers will be paying

Netflix is raising prices — here's how much more Canadian subscribers will be paying

Netflix is raising its prices in Canada. The streaming giant says the monthly cost of its cheapest offering – the standard plan with ads – is going up by $2 to $7.99 per month. The standard plan without ads will increase by $2.50 per month to $18.
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New Brunswick government orders independent investigation into rising power bills

New Brunswick government orders independent investigation into rising power bills

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government says it has asked for an audit of NB Power’s billing process after receiving "hundreds" of complaints.
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S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, loonie down after Trump trade comments

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, loonie down after Trump trade comments

TORONTO — Strength in financial and technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index gain more than 100 points Tuesday, while the loonie declined after the latest comments by U.S.
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