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Ski-Doo maker BRP cuts sales forecast as consumers continue to rein in spending

Ski-Doo maker BRP cuts sales forecast as consumers continue to rein in spending

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. reported its second-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year ago and cut its forecasts as it faces a challenging retail environment. The maker of Ski-Doo snowmobiles and Sea-Doo watercraft says it earned $7.
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Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'

Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'

MONTREAL — Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome, but groups representing the LGBTQ+ community say the move is a step bac
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As Quebec promises action, residents demand an end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake

As Quebec promises action, residents demand an end to illegal dumping in Kanesatake

MONTREAL — The Quebec government says it has an “action plan” to fight illegal dumping of contaminated soil in a Mohawk community west of Montreal, but residents of Kanesatake and the neighbouring town of Oka say they’ve yet to see the signs of a per
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Héroux-Devtek shareholders vote to approve Platinum Equity Advisors deal

Héroux-Devtek shareholders vote to approve Platinum Equity Advisors deal

MONTREAL — Shareholders of Héroux-Devtek Inc. have voted to approve a deal that will see the company acquired by a U.S. private equity firm. The maker of aircraft landing gear says shareholders voted 99.
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Montreal home sales, prices rise in August: real estate board

Montreal home sales, prices rise in August: real estate board

MONTREAL — The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 9.3 per cent in August compared with the same month last year, with levels slightly higher than the historical average for this time of year.
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Japanese owner of 7-Eleven Seven & i Holdings rejects Couche-Tard takeover offer

Japanese owner of 7-Eleven Seven & i Holdings rejects Couche-Tard takeover offer

MONTREAL — The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven has rejected a takeover offer from Quebec-based Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. said the proposal by the Canadian convenience store operator "grossly undervalues" the company.
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As CPA split looms, CPA Canada pitches membership to Ontario, Quebec members

As CPA split looms, CPA Canada pitches membership to Ontario, Quebec members

Four months out from an unprecedented split between the regulators for accountants in Ontario and Quebec and their national counterpart, CPA Canada is pitching a new, separate membership to accountants in the departing provinces. On Sept.
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Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Many people at risk never got their 2nd mpox vaccine dose, public health agencies say

Public health agencies are encouraging people who received a first dose of mpox vaccine over the last two years to make sure they get a second dose.
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'Secret swing state strategy': Democrats push efforts for Americans abroad vote

'Secret swing state strategy': Democrats push efforts for Americans abroad vote

WASHINGTON — Running between classes on the McGill University campus in Montreal, Jacob Wesoky's thoughts drift between assignments and class schedules.
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Circle K owner 'confident' it can close on bid for 7-Eleven owner

Circle K owner 'confident' it can close on bid for 7-Eleven owner

Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.'s incoming CEO says the retailer is convinced it can close on a blockbuster bid to take over 7-Eleven-owner Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd, even as the target company says the offer is too low to seriously consider.
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