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Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

Boar's Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a Virginia plant as an investigation into a deadly outbreak of listeria food poisoning continues, U.S.
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Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

Tesla in Seattle-area crash that killed motorcyclist was using self-driving system, authorities say

DETROIT (AP) — Authorities in Washington have determined that a Tesla that hit and killed a motorcyclist near Seattle in April was operating on the company's “Full Self Driving” system at the time of the crash.
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Microsoft says technical difficulties due to 'unexpected usage spike' resolved

Microsoft says technical difficulties due to 'unexpected usage spike' resolved

Microsoft says the technical difficulties that plagued some customers Tuesday have been resolved.
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B.C. First Nations claim fish farm licences infringe upon Aboriginal fishing rights

B.C. First Nations claim fish farm licences infringe upon Aboriginal fishing rights

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's 'Namgis and Kwikwasut'inuxw Haxwa'mis First Nations accuse Canada's fisheries department of being "beholden" to the salmon farming industry, as they gear up for yet another showdown in court with the federal government.
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WSP reports second-quarter net income of $184 million

WSP reports second-quarter net income of $184 million

TORONTO — WSP Global Inc. says healthy market conditions helped lead to an increase in second-quarter profits while boosting its outlook. The engineering firm says its net income for the quarter ending June 29 came in at $184.1 million, up from $151.
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Spin Master reports US$24.5 million loss in second quarter, says CFO to retire

Spin Master reports US$24.5 million loss in second quarter, says CFO to retire

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it lost US$24.5 million in its second quarter, down from a profit of US$28 million a year earlier. Revenues for the toy and entertainment company totalled US$412 million, down from US$420.
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Intact Financial reports sharp profit rise to $758 million in Q2 as rates increase

Intact Financial reports sharp profit rise to $758 million in Q2 as rates increase

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says its profits rose in the second quarter as past catastrophe losses are helping drive insurance premium growth.
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Precision Drilling earns $20.7 million in second quarter

Precision Drilling earns $20.7 million in second quarter

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. says its earnings for the second quarter declined 23 per cent year-over-year to $20.7 million, down from $26.9 million. Revenue for the quarter was $429.2 million, up from $425.
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TC Energy signs deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups

TC Energy signs deal to sell minority stake in pipeline to Indigenous groups

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. is selling a minority stake in its Western Canadian natural gas transmission network to a consortium of Indigenous communities for $1 billion.
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S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. markets mixed as tech losses weigh on Wall St.

S&P/TSX composite up, U.S. markets mixed as tech losses weigh on Wall St.

TORONTO — Strength in financials and utilities helped Canada's main stock index stay afloat Tuesday as U.S. markets were mixed, weighed down by losses in the tech sector. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 45.10 points at 22,824.67.
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