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TORONTO — Spin Master Corp.'s chief executive is optimistic the year will end on a high note for the toy market, despite shoppers sticking with their deal-hunting behaviours.

Canadians are continuing to be laid off as part of a wave of job cuts that began in 2023 as companies assessed their operations after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic passed.

MONTREAL — A Quebec shipbuilder's expansion to the United States is part of the Biden administration's renewed focus on Arctic defence — and a way to get around protectionist law dating back decades.

The investigation is meant to help the agency understand why the cyber incident happened and what must be done to prevent it from happening again.

SASKATOON, Sask. — Cameco Corp. says its second quarter brought net earnings of $36 million, reflecting strength in its uranium business.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pay and benefits for America’s workers grew more slowly in the April-June quarter than in the first three months of the year, a trend that could keep price pressures in check and encourage the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reser

MONTREAL — CGI Inc. recorded net earnings of $440.1 million in its third quarter. The Montreal-based technology and business consulting firm says the net earnings for the period ended June 30 compared with $414.9 million a year prior.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. says it earned $331 million in its second quarter as it saw strength in its Arizona business and benefited from new customer rates at Tucson Electric Power. The St. John's, N.L.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro ticked up to 2.

After labouring for months to bring one of Jasper's newest business concepts to life, the owners of The Peacock Cork & Fork never dreamed the young restaurant's run would be so short-lived. "Rest in Peace you elegant beast.