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HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he wishes his government's $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month.

MONTREAL — Richelieu Hardware Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its consolidated sales climbed, helped by internal growth and acquisitions.

LONDON (AP) — TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data sent to China, regulators said Thursday.

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion's must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.

It’s peak landscaping season and budgeting for a backyard improvement project may seem difficult. Options can range from doing up your garden to larger renos like adding a pool. Experts say there are cost-effective ways to spruce up your yard.

President Donald Trump has sent letters to a handful of countries this week outlining higher tariffs they'll face if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.

Italian confectioner Ferrero, known for brands like Nutella and Kinder, is buying the century-old U.S. cereal company WK Kellogg in an effort to expand its North American sales.

TORONTO — Close to 10,000 college faculty and staff have either been let go or are projected to lose their jobs amid hundreds of program cancellations and suspensions since last year, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union said Wednesday as it wa

While optimism is building in some parts of Canada for a rebound in the real estate market, condominium dwellers wanting to move up to a larger space face tough choices amid little sign of improvement for that segment.