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Chorus Aviation sees $32.4 million profit in Q2, operating revenue $324.6 million

Chorus Aviation sees $32.4 million profit in Q2, operating revenue $324.6 million

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says its latest quarter delivered a $32.4 million profit. The Halifax-based company says the second-quarter figure compares with a net loss of $180.6 million a year earlier. Operating revenue totalled $324.
Nine hospitalized, dozens sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Nine hospitalized, dozens sickened in salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Nine people have been hospitalized, and dozens of salmonella cases have been reported after an outbreak of infections linked to certain brands of pistachios and pistachio-containing products.
Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico to strengthen the countries' relationship, days after the United States hit Canada with higher tariffs.
B.C. mink farmers lose appeal for damages against province for pandemic-era ban

B.C. mink farmers lose appeal for damages against province for pandemic-era ban

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Court of Appeal says lawsuits launched by mink farmers over a pandemic-era ban on their farms have "no reasonable prospect of success," dismissing their bid for damages against the province, provincial health officer Dr.
Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships

Ottawa signs contract with Canadian firm to make drones for Halifax-class ships

OTTAWA — The federal government has contracted a Canadian firm to outfit the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class ships with a small fleet of aerial drones.
S&P/TSX composite starts trading week on the rise while U.S. markets fall

S&P/TSX composite starts trading week on the rise while U.S. markets fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index started the trading week with a two per cent jump Tuesday as the market caught up to a Monday rally in the U.S. that was already fading a day later. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 549.65 points to 27,570.
Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach

Privacy commissioner to investigate WestJet cybersecurity breach

OTTAWA — The office of Canada's privacy commissioner says it has opened an investigation into a cyberattack on WestJet which saw a "malicious actor" gain access to the airline's systems.
N.S. premier must keep focus on remedy plan for people with disabilities: advocates

N.S. premier must keep focus on remedy plan for people with disabilities: advocates

HALIFAX — An advocacy group says Nova Scotia's premier should make a five-year plan to overhaul housing and care of people with disabilities a major policy priority.
US stocks slip following the latest discouraging signal on the economy

US stocks slip following the latest discouraging signal on the economy

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped following the latest discouraging signal on the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday, coming off a whipsaw stretch where it followed its worst day since May with its best since May.
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake considering road tolls in response to federal cuts

KAHNAWAKE — The Mohawk Council of Kahnawake says it will probably impose tolls on the roads crossing its territory in response to looming federal budget cuts.