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A&W sees same-store sales and second-quarter profit surge as restaurants reopen

A&W sees same-store sales and second-quarter profit surge as restaurants reopen

VANCOUVER — A&W Revenue Royalties Income Fund says its same-store sales surged nearly 34 per cent in its latest quarter from the prior year when it faced the most pronounced impact from COVID-19.
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Cameco posts $37 million loss in second quarter on lower revenues

Cameco posts $37 million loss in second quarter on lower revenues

SASKATOON — Uranium miner Cameco Corp. recorded a smaller loss in its latest quarter despite a 32 per cent decrease in revenue amid the suspension of production.
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Inter Pipeline board recommends shareholders support revised Brookfield offer

Inter Pipeline board recommends shareholders support revised Brookfield offer

CALGARY — Inter Pipeline Ltd. says its board of directors is recommending shareholders accept a $16-billion takeover offer by Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LLP.
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Shopify Q2 profit soars as quarter revenues surpass US$1 billion for first time

Shopify Q2 profit soars as quarter revenues surpass US$1 billion for first time

Shopify Inc.'s revenue crossed the $1-billion mark for the first time in a single quarter and the volume of goods sold through its offerings reached a record level, as businesses started to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Iran's supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US as nuclear talks stalled

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Wednesday called the U.S. "stubborn" in stalled nuclear talks in Vienna for discussing Tehran’s missiles and regional influence, likely signaling more trouble ahead for the negotiations.
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Here's a list June inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list June inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.5 per cent (4.4) — Prince Edward Island: 5.
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Here's a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of June inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in June, Statistics Canada says.
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CGI net income climbs 30 per cent in Q3 to $338.5 million despite revenue dip

CGI net income climbs 30 per cent in Q3 to $338.5 million despite revenue dip

MONTREAL — Information technology firm CGI Inc. is reporting a nearly 30 per cent increase in net income in the third quarter despite lower revenues. The Montreal-based company says it earned $338.5 million or $1.
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Leading brands, retailers and restaurants launch producer responsibility organization

Leading brands, retailers and restaurants launch producer responsibility organization

A group of Canada's leading consumer brands, retailers and restaurants have launched a new organization that will help companies comply with new blue box recycling rules in Ontario.
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Capitol riot arrest of restaurant owner rattles hometown

Capitol riot arrest of restaurant owner rattles hometown

KANE, Pa. (AP) — A crank caller ordered an “insurrection pizza” from Pauline Bauer’s restaurant. A profane piece of hate mail addressed her as a domestic terrorist. She even became a punchline for Stephen Colbert’s late-night talk show on CBS.
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