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Maple Leaf Foods raising quarterly dividend as it works to complete pork spin off

Maple Leaf Foods raising quarterly dividend as it works to complete pork spin off

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Maple Leaf Foods Inc. is raising its quarterly dividend by nine per cent as it works to complete a spin off its pork business. The company says it will pay a quarterly dividend of 24 cents per share, up from 22 cents.
How to improve climate predictions? McGill researchers turn to 19th century letters

How to improve climate predictions? McGill researchers turn to 19th century letters

A team led by McGill University researchers came up with a method they hope could improve climate models over Africa by combining them with 19th century missionary records, refashioning dubious documents in a bid to better inform projections of globa
'Untapped talent' summit aims to help Canadians with disabilities find work

'Untapped talent' summit aims to help Canadians with disabilities find work

TORONTO — As some Canadians with disabilities face challenges finding work, an upcoming summit is aiming to help those seeking jobs connect with potential employers, while educating the latter on ways to boost accessibility.
Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged

Tanker hit by Yemen rebels that threatened Red Sea spill has been salvaged

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — An oil tanker that burned for weeks in the Red Sea and threatened a massive oil spill has been “successfully” salvaged, a security firm said Friday.
Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

Quebec energy deal worth billions gets green light in Newfoundland and Labrador

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A dramatic vote on Thursday night ended with the Newfoundland and Labrador government deciding to move forward with a draft energy deal with Quebec heralded as a game-changer for the indebted Atlantic province.
Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Striking ski patrollers at the biggest US resort return to work claiming victory

Two hundred Utah ski patrollers returned to work Thursday after voting to accept a new labor contract and end a nearly two-week strike that closed many trails and caused long lift lines at the ones that remained open during a busy time of year at the
'Incalculably small' amount of diesel visible at site of 8,000-litre B.C. spill

'Incalculably small' amount of diesel visible at site of 8,000-litre B.C. spill

Aerial surveillance over an area where thousands of litres of diesel was spilled last month off Vancouver Island shows most of the fuel is no longer visible on the water.
Aritzia's profit soared 72% in Q3 as its e-commerce net revenue spiked

Aritzia's profit soared 72% in Q3 as its e-commerce net revenue spiked

Aritzia Inc.'s net income jumped by almost 72 per cent over the last year as the company's e-commerce and U.S. revenues soared, but some of its financial figures also showed softness in the Canadian market.
Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 fort in Quebec

Developer loses court battle to remove heritage status on WW1 fort in Quebec

MONTREAL — The Quebec Superior Court has ruled against a real estate development company that wanted the heritage status removed from First World War fortifications overlooking the St. Lawrence River east of Quebec City.
S&P/TSX composite edges higher Thursday, U.S. markets closed

S&P/TSX composite edges higher Thursday, U.S. markets closed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Thursday, as strength in base metal stocks helped outweigh weakness in telecom and utilities. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 21.68 points at 25,073.36. Canadian markets were quiet as U.S.