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Unifor president demands SNC-Lavalin reinstate fired union head

Unifor president demands SNC-Lavalin reinstate fired union head

MONTREAL — The head of Canada's largest private sector union is calling out SNC-Lavalin for firing the head of a separate union that represents 900 of its engineers, scientists and technicians.
How to cut back on post-secondary costs: Don’t buy every supply you think you need

How to cut back on post-secondary costs: Don’t buy every supply you think you need

When fourth-year Carleton University journalism student Boshko Maric started his undergraduate degree in the height of the pandemic, he didn’t have many people in his life to turn to for advice on the supplies he needed to buy.
Tim Hortons drives RBI's sales growth but exec chairman wants more profitability

Tim Hortons drives RBI's sales growth but exec chairman wants more profitability

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International Inc. says it delivered double-digit sales growth in its latest quarter amid higher revenues at Tim Hortons and Burger King, but its executive chairman wants more to be done to drive store-level profitability.
Héroux-Devtek profits take off as demand for plane parts rises, supply chains sync up

Héroux-Devtek profits take off as demand for plane parts rises, supply chains sync up

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Héroux-Devtek Inc. says profits shot up more than 300 per cent amid higher demand from the aviation world following a tough pandemic period for the Quebec-based company. The maker of aircraft landing gear notched net income of $3.
Pet Valu sees profits dip but revenues surge amid major store expansion

Pet Valu sees profits dip but revenues surge amid major store expansion

MARKHAM, Ont. — Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. is reporting a drop in profits despite major sales growth in its latest quarter. In the three months ended July 1, the pet food and supplies retailer says net income fell by $1.
Barrick Gold beats expectations despite major drop in profits

Barrick Gold beats expectations despite major drop in profits

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. is reporting a plunge in profits due to lower production and higher costs, even as the gold miner beat earnings expectations.
FAA warns of safety hazard from overheating engine housing on Boeing Max jets during anti-icing

FAA warns of safety hazard from overheating engine housing on Boeing Max jets during anti-icing

U.S. regulators are warning airlines to limit the use of an anti-icing system on Boeing 737 Max jets in dry air to avoid overheating engine-housing parts, which could cause them to break away from the plane.
Tilray to buy eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch, tripling its beverages on tap

Tilray to buy eight beer brands from Anheuser-Busch, tripling its beverages on tap

Tilray Brands Inc. is expanding its case of craft brews, announcing a deal to buy eight beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch Companies LLC. In a filing with the U.S.
China's July exports tumble by double digits, adding to pressure to shore up flagging economy

China's July exports tumble by double digits, adding to pressure to shore up flagging economy

BEIJING (AP) — China's exports plunged by 14.5% in July compared with a year earlier, adding to pressure on the ruling Communist Party to reverse an economic slump. Exports fell to $281.8 billion as the decline widened from June’s 12.
The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion. Here's how hard it is to win

The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to $1.55 billion. Here's how hard it is to win

NEW YORK (AP) — There’s no shaking it. Your chances of winning the lottery are extremely slim . After no big winner Friday night, the Mega Millions jackpot climbed to an estimated $1.55 billion .