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Housing supply still outpacing demand in Vancouver market as sales increase

Housing supply still outpacing demand in Vancouver market as sales increase

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the region continues to see an increase in newly listed properties, but sales still lag behind long-term trends. The board says October home sales totalled 1,996, a 3.
October new vehicle sales up 20 per cent: DesRosiers

October new vehicle sales up 20 per cent: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says new vehicle sales defied affordability headwinds to rise an estimated 20 per cent in October compared with last year.
TransAlta buying Heartland in deal worth $658 million including assumed debt

TransAlta buying Heartland in deal worth $658 million including assumed debt

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. has signed a deal to buy Heartland Generation Ltd. and its power generation business in Alberta and B.C. in a deal valued at $658 million, including assumed debt.
Hydro-Québec to spend up to $185 billion to increase capacity, reliability

Hydro-Québec to spend up to $185 billion to increase capacity, reliability

MONTREAL — Quebec's public hydroelectric utility says it plans to spend up to $185 billion by 2035 to increase generating capacity and improve the reliability of its network.
Saputo closing facility in Lancaster, Wisc., about 100 employees affected

Saputo closing facility in Lancaster, Wisc., about 100 employees affected

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. says it is closing its facility in Lancaster, Wis., and plans to move production to another location in the state. The Montreal-based company says about 100 employees will be affected by the decision.
Bell CEO says fibre internet build could slow if regulatory decisions unfavourable

Bell CEO says fibre internet build could slow if regulatory decisions unfavourable

While BCE Inc. is “well on track” to meet its fibre internet build targets, the company’s chief executive has warned that the company is prepared to delay progress in 2024 in the face of regulatory uncertainty.
Panama's Assembly looks to revoke contract for Canadian mining company after public outcry

Panama's Assembly looks to revoke contract for Canadian mining company after public outcry

PANAMA CITY (AP) — Facing a second week of impassioned, nationwide protests, Panama's National Assembly has nearly passed a new law revoking a controversial mining contract in an environmentally vulnerable part of country.
Shopify reports strong profit amid lower head count, strategy shift

Shopify reports strong profit amid lower head count, strategy shift

Shopify Inc.'s net income soared to US$718 million in its third quarter as the company benefited from a lower head count and a more careful approach to expenses. "We've been very disciplined in the back office.
Lightspeed makes relocation easier as LGBTQ+ workers seek safety

Lightspeed makes relocation easier as LGBTQ+ workers seek safety

When a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ laws swept across the U.S. over the summer, Lightspeed Commerce Inc. employees wasted no time asking the company's executive ranks to help protect staff.
Cutting back on spending and waste, one stitch at a time

Cutting back on spending and waste, one stitch at a time

TORONTO — Mending clothes was a regular part of growing up for Anna-Marie Janzen, who started to learn the craft at age three from her grandmother. “That was just kind of like, of course, that's what you do, put it in the mending pile,” she said.
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