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Atlantic Canada's lobster industry stung by low prices and global economic turmoil

Atlantic Canada's lobster industry stung by low prices and global economic turmoil

HALIFAX — Lobster harvesters in Atlantic Canada aren't thrilled with the prices they're getting for their catches, but experts say the recent downturn comes as no surprise due to uncertainty looming over the industry.
Toronto man pleads guilty to terrorism charges, including financing ISIS, RCMP says

Toronto man pleads guilty to terrorism charges, including financing ISIS, RCMP says

TORONTO — The RCMP says a 36-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty to two charges in what the force calls the largest terrorism financing scheme in Canada's history.
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal

Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter.
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

CALGARY — For more than 65 years, Enbridge Inc.'s Westcoast pipeline has been pumping natural gas through First Nations territories across British Columbia.
Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

Home sales down almost 10% annually last month: Canadian Real Estate Association

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales in April fell 9.8 per cent compared with the same month last year, as the national housing market has returned "to the quiet markets we’ve experienced since 2022.
Strathcona Resources selling Montney assets for $2.84 billion

Strathcona Resources selling Montney assets for $2.84 billion

CALGARY — Strathcona Resources Ltd. has signed a series of three agreements to sell its assets in the Montney region valued at a total of $2.84 billion. The company says once the deals are complete it will be a pure-play heavy oil company.
Nuclear deals power 52% profit surge at AtkinsRéalis, prompt brighter forecast

Nuclear deals power 52% profit surge at AtkinsRéalis, prompt brighter forecast

MONTREAL — Nuclear projects fuelled a big surge in revenue at AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. last quarter, paving the way for better financial results in the year ahead, the engineering firm said.
Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

Walmart says it will raise prices due to tariff costs after posting solid first quarter sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart’s first-quarter profit slipped, and it said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump.
Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Recovery scams add insult to injury. How to avoid falling victim twice

Passwords for even trivial accounts such as Netflix matter. Every little piece of information — your name, phone number, email can be used to gain access to other details.
Retail sales slow in April after a spending splurge as Americans sought to front-run tariffs

Retail sales slow in April after a spending splurge as Americans sought to front-run tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumers spent slightly more at retail stores last month after ramping up their shopping in March to get ahead of tariffs . Sales at retail stores and restaurants rose just 0.