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Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

Rogers navigating federal immigration policies, tariff threat as profits rise

TORONTO — The chief executive of Rogers Communications Inc.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% in October-December on eve of Trump return to White House, 2.8% in '24

WASHINGTON (AP) — A humming American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth, and ahead of what could be a significant change in direction under a Trump administration.
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Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

Walmart Canada to spend $6.5B over five years on new stores, sells fleet business

TORONTO — Walmart Canada says it will spend $6.5 billion over the next five years as it opens dozens of new stores.
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European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy

European Central bank cuts benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point to boost stagnant economy

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank cut its key interest rate on Thursday to boost an economy that’s struggling to grow as consumers burned by inflation warily eye price tags and businesses try to navigate political turmoil in leading
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Meal prepping to save money? A dietitian's tips for meals that don't suck

Meal prepping to save money? A dietitian's tips for meals that don't suck

As the price of just about everything has risen over the past few years, Canadians looking to rein in their spending usually turn to discretionary costs first.
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Shell exits oilsands, boosts stake in Scotford upgrader and Quest carbon facility

Shell exits oilsands, boosts stake in Scotford upgrader and Quest carbon facility

CALGARY — Shell Canada Ltd. is exiting the oilsands in a deal with Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. that will see it increase its stake in the Scotford upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture and Storage facility.
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Chartwell buying Montreal retirement complex Rosemont Les Quartiers for $136M

Chartwell buying Montreal retirement complex Rosemont Les Quartiers for $136M

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Chartwell Retirement Residences has signed a deal to buy a retirement residence complex in Montreal for $136 million.
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U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% from October to December, 2.8% for full year 2024

U.S. economy grows solid 2.3% from October to December, 2.8% for full year 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth. The Commerce Department reported Thursday that gross domestic product — the economy's output of goods and services — expanded at a 2.
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NASA's 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

NASA's 2 stuck astronauts take their first spacewalk together

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA’s two stuck astronauts took their first spacewalk together Thursday, exiting the International Space Station almost eight months after moving in.
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Europe's economy showed zero growth at end of 2024 as eurozone's biggest economy Germany struggled

Europe's economy showed zero growth at end of 2024 as eurozone's biggest economy Germany struggled

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy stagnated at the end of last year as former growth engine Germany floundered to the end of a second straight year of shrinking output, officials said Thursday.
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