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Strength in energy and base metal stocks helped lift Canada’s main stock index in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets edged lower.
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Energy and base metal stocks help lift S&P/TSX composite, U.S. stock markets down

Canopy Growth Corp. says it has entered into an agreement to sell its Hershey Drive facility in Smiths Falls, Ont. to Hershey for $53 million.
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Canopy Growth sells former Smiths Falls, Ont. chocolate factory back to Hershey Canada

Canada has been left off China’s approved list of international destinations for tour groups, in an apparent political boycott.
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Tourism industry expecting hit after China leaves Canada off approved travel list

The LCBO says customers’ personal Information has been compromised in a data breach – for the second time this year.
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Aeroplan numbers, personal information leaked in LCBO data breach

H&M is investigating 20 alleged instances of labour abuse at Myanmar garment factories that supply the world’s second-largest fashion retailer.
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H&M probes alleged Myanmar factory abuses as pressure intensifies

Statistics Canada says wholesale sales, excluding petroleum, petroleum products and other hydrocarbons and excluding oilseed and grains, fell 2.8 per cent to $80.5 billion in June.
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Wholesale sales excluding petroleum products and oilseeds and grains down in June

Inflation has increased, according to Statistics Canada, and gas prices are at least partly to blame. Here’s why gas could be costing Canadians more over the next few months.
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Why gas prices are high and why an expert says they won’t drop until the winter

Inflation has increased, according to Statistics Canada, and gas prices are at least partly to blame. Here’s why gas could be costing Canadians more over the next few months.
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Why gas prices are so high and what to expect in the fall

Occidental Petroleum Corp. has signed a deal to buy Canadian company Carbon Engineering Ltd. for US$1.1 billion.
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Occidental signs deal to buy Carbon Engineering for US.1 billion

As Canadians continue to feel the financial toll of inflation while grocery shopping, one registered dietitian offers practical tips for cutting costs at dollar stores, without compromising nutrition.
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Turning to dollar stores for groceries? Here’s what a dietician recommends