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S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Monday, U.S. stock markets also up

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Monday, U.S. stock markets also up

TORONTO — Strength in the energy, technology and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain on Monday, while U.S. stock markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 62.76 points at 22,069.76.
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Stock market today: Wall Street drifts up to more records ahead of this week's Fed meeting

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts up to more records ahead of this week's Fed meeting

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks drifted to a slightly higher close ahead of a week with several top-tier reports on inflation due, as well as the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting on interest rates. The S&P 500 rose 0.
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EU election: despite uncertainty, major division on trade unlikely, experts say

EU election: despite uncertainty, major division on trade unlikely, experts say

Experts say Canada's trade relationship with the European Union isn't necessarily in jeopardy, but there could be some knock-on effects after far-right parties made major election gains over the weekend.
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Telehouse launches three Toronto data centres to facilitate internet traffic flow

Telehouse launches three Toronto data centres to facilitate internet traffic flow

TORONTO — Data centre service provider Telehouse is expanding to Canada with the launch of three locations in downtown Toronto that will act as central meeting points for internet traffic flow.
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Salt Lake City Olympic bid projects $4 billion in total costs to stage 2034 Winter Games

Salt Lake City Olympic bid projects $4 billion in total costs to stage 2034 Winter Games

Organizers for the proposed 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City released their first budget estimate Monday, projecting total costs of just under $4 billion, with $2.84 billion of that slated for operational costs.
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Lack of fleece inventory contributes to Roots reporting $8.9M Q1 loss, sales drop

Lack of fleece inventory contributes to Roots reporting $8.9M Q1 loss, sales drop

TORONTO — Roots Corp. says it lost $8.9 million in its latest quarter as it missed out on some sales because it didn't have enough of its fleece products to keep up with demand and is still seeing shoppers grapple with economic headwinds.
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'Bria Mack' creator 'disappointed' Bell cancelled Screen Award-winning show

'Bria Mack' creator 'disappointed' Bell cancelled Screen Award-winning show

TORONTO — The creator of “Bria Mack Gets a Life” says she’s “disappointed” Bell Media cancelled her acclaimed series after just one season, and she questioned the broadcaster's promotion efforts and commitment to cultivating new stars.
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Cargojet signs three-year deal to operate charter flights to China

Cargojet signs three-year deal to operate charter flights to China

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Cargojet Inc. has signed a three-year agreement with Chinese company Great Vision HK Express to provide scheduled charter flights between Vancouver and China.
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Calgary mayor apologizes for communication gaps as city works to repair water main

Calgary mayor apologizes for communication gaps as city works to repair water main

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor is apologizing for failing to communicate better with residents as the city continues to urge water conservation until a major feeder main that failed last week is repaired.
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Amtrak, CN quietly cancel summer passenger train service between Montreal, New York

Amtrak, CN quietly cancel summer passenger train service between Montreal, New York

MONTREAL — Quebec travellers who were hoping to visit New York City by train this summer will now have to wait until fall.
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