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Raquel Urtasun's tech company develops self-driving vehicle simulator

Raquel Urtasun's tech company develops self-driving vehicle simulator

TORONTO — One of Canada's leading autonomous vehicle experts has unveiled a way to help self-driving vehicles develop intuition and experience away from the road.
P.E.I. potato farmers prepping spuds for Puerto Rico after export suspension

P.E.I. potato farmers prepping spuds for Puerto Rico after export suspension

CHARLOTTETOWN — Potato farmers on Prince Edward Island are preparing to ship potatoes to Puerto Rico after the United States announced earlier this week it would allow exports to resume to the territory.
Macklem says increased productivity, business investment, needed to temper inflation

Macklem says increased productivity, business investment, needed to temper inflation

The governor of the Bank of Canada made clear Wednesday that higher interest rates are coming to tamp down on inflation, but said businesses also need to do their part by boosting productivity and easing the supply constrains that are helping to push
Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports Q3 loss, sales down from year ago

Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports Q3 loss, sales down from year ago

A Canopy Growth Corp. warned Wednesday that market headwinds could hamper the cannabis company's ability to be profitable in Canada, even after it spent months uncovering $85 million in cost savings.
Workers at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec go on strike after talks break down

Workers at Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec go on strike after talks break down

HALIFAX — Workers at a Sobeys distribution centre in Quebec have gone on strike after negotiations between the company and the union broke down, a situation that could strain an already delicate food supply chain.
Canadian used car sales increased 5% last year amid semiconductor shortages

Canadian used car sales increased 5% last year amid semiconductor shortages

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants say used car sales increased five per cent last year amid semiconductor shortages that hampered the new car market and drove buyers to used car lots.
Héroux-Devtek sees profits plummet amid Omicron-induced production problems

Héroux-Devtek sees profits plummet amid Omicron-induced production problems

LONGUEUIL, Que. — Héroux-Devtek Inc. is reporting a major drop in profit and revenue last quarter due to supply chain disruptions brought on by the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The landing-gear manufacturer says delayed deliveries and snags at its U.
Alberta venture capital investment poised to break record again

Alberta venture capital investment poised to break record again

CALGARY — In Canada's largest oil and gas producing province, investors who have been made wealthy by the energy sector are starting to open their pockets to a budding local tech industry.
Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza continues to deal with COVID-19 challenges

Canadian restaurant chain Boston Pizza continues to deal with COVID-19 challenges

VANCOUVER — Boston Pizza International Inc. reported fourth-quarter profit fell to $12.6 million compared with $19.6 million a year ago as the company continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictions on the restaurant industry.
Cameco reports Q4 profit and revenue down from year ago, raises dividend

Cameco reports Q4 profit and revenue down from year ago, raises dividend

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. raised its annual dividend as it reported its fourth-quarter profit and revenue fell compared with a year ago. The uranium miner says it will now pay an annual dividend of 12 cents per share, up from eight cents per share.
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