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Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

Canadian farmers battle avian flu as bird death toll hits 1.7 million

CALGARY — When David Hyink checks on his barns each day, he does so with a sense of trepidation.
Telus reports higher profits as it touts diversified business model

Telus reports higher profits as it touts diversified business model

Telus Corp.
US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

US added 428,000 jobs in April despite surging inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April, extending a streak of solid hiring that has defied punishing inflation, chronic supply shortages, the Russian war against Ukraine and much higher borrowing costs.
Dorel shares fall 9% after posting third-straight quarterly loss in first quarter

Dorel shares fall 9% after posting third-straight quarterly loss in first quarter

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. shares plunged nine per cent as the Montreal-based company lost money for a third-straight quarter on continued supply chain issues and high inflation.
Stelco beats expectations as profit more than doubles despite challenging start to Q1

Stelco beats expectations as profit more than doubles despite challenging start to Q1

HAMILTON — Stelco Holdings Inc. beat expectations as it reported a strong quarter despite a challenging start to the year. The Hamilton-based steel maker says its net income for the first quarter more than doubled to $262 million or $3.
Nova Scotia announces $19.3 million to help two largest airports attract new routes

Nova Scotia announces $19.3 million to help two largest airports attract new routes

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s two largest airports are getting $19.3 million in provincial funding to attract new airline routes.
Fewer home bids easing competition for some, but prices still high: brokers

Fewer home bids easing competition for some, but prices still high: brokers

TORONTO — Prospective buyers who have grown tired of going up against dozens of competitors to purchase a home are starting to get some relief from the frenzy seen over the past two years.
Chorus CEO says air travel poised for 'extremely strong' recovery this summer

Chorus CEO says air travel poised for 'extremely strong' recovery this summer

HALIFAX — The head of Chorus Aviation Inc. says travellers are returning to the skies en masse, leaving the company poised to benefit after feeling the pinch of COVID-19's fifth wave last quarter.
Enbridge reports $1.93B first-quarter profit as energy demand and prices grow

Enbridge reports $1.93B first-quarter profit as energy demand and prices grow

CALGARY — Pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. will accelerate investments in low-carbon technologies as the war in Ukraine drives global concerns about energy supply and security, chief executive Al Monaco said Friday.
Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.