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ATCO Structures signs deal to buy modular building market NRB Ltd. for $40 million

ATCO Structures signs deal to buy modular building market NRB Ltd. for $40 million

CALGARY — The structures division of ATCO Ltd. has signed a deal to buy NRB Ltd., a maker of modular buildings, for $40 million in cash. ATCO says the acquisition of NRB is part of its plan to expand its manufacturing, operations and sales footprint.
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BlackBerry asks court to dismiss some claims in case alleging CEO harassed employee

BlackBerry asks court to dismiss some claims in case alleging CEO harassed employee

WATERLOO, ONT. — BlackBerry Ltd. and its chief executive John Giamatteo have asked a U.S.
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Little transparency for Saskatchewan's industrial carbon levy program: auditor

Little transparency for Saskatchewan's industrial carbon levy program: auditor

REGINA — Saskatchewan's auditor says the province's carbon levy program for industrial emitters lacks public transparency, with no information on whether it's helping reduce emissions or providing economic spinoffs.
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Lululemon sees Q1 net income hit $321M, revenues up 10%

Lululemon sees Q1 net income hit $321M, revenues up 10%

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc.'s chief executive says the company's year got off to "a slower start" as it navigated "ongoing choppiness" in the consumer environment, but the company still managed to boost its profit and revenues.
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Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations

Reduction in volumes forces Fort Nelson, B.C. natural gas plant to suspend operations

FORT NELSON — A company that operates a natural gas plant in Fort Nelson, B.C., is suspending operations because of a reduction in gas volumes, which also reduces the city's access to electrical and gas services.
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Transcontinental earns $15.9 million in first quarter, down from last year

Transcontinental earns $15.9 million in first quarter, down from last year

MONTREAL — Transcontinental Inc. says its net earnings attributable to shareholders were $15.9 million, down from $22.2 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based printer, packager and publisher says revenues were $683.2 million, down from $747.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,145.02, up 166.84 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down two cents, or 0.02 per cent, to $98.05 on 21.
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S&P/TSX composite index rises after Bank of Canada rate cut, U.S. markets rally

S&P/TSX composite index rises after Bank of Canada rate cut, U.S. markets rally

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher Wednesday after the Bank of Canada announced a highly anticipated interest rate cut, while U.S. markets rallied, with the Nasdaq gaining almost two per cent.
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Ranchers turn to top Alberta court in hopes of blocking Rockies open-pit coal mine

Ranchers turn to top Alberta court in hopes of blocking Rockies open-pit coal mine

A group of southern Alberta ranchers are turning to the province's top court in a final bid to block applications for coal exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
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Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

Canada aims to protect cattle industry as U.S. avian flu outbreak spreads

CALGARY — As an outbreak of avian influenza in dairy herds south of the border continues to spread, Canadian officials say they are doing everything they can to protect this country's livestock industry.
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