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Auto sales up 6.9 per cent in July despite ongoing trade disruptions: DesRosiers

Auto sales up 6.9 per cent in July despite ongoing trade disruptions: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. says the auto market remained resilient last month despite trade disruptions in the industry. The firm estimates 172,000 vehicles were sold in July, up 6.9 per cent year-over-year.
US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

A new federal rule proposed Tuesday would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of the operator's sight without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process.
Pet Valu announces Greg Ramier as new CEO, reports Q2 profit of $21.8M

Pet Valu announces Greg Ramier as new CEO, reports Q2 profit of $21.8M

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. will soon have a new top dog. The Markham, Ont.-based pet goods retailer announced Tuesday that president and chief operating officer Greg Ramier will become its CEO later this year.
Want to take a sabbatical? Experts weigh in on how to convince your boss

Want to take a sabbatical? Experts weigh in on how to convince your boss

Soon after Rachel Calvelli got married, she and her husband wanted to take six months off work and travel across North America.
After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

After unionized Canada Post workers reject 'final offers,' what happens next?

OTTAWA — Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer's latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps.
Dow leaps 585 points as US stocks recover most of Friday's wipeout

Dow leaps 585 points as US stocks recover most of Friday's wipeout

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rallied to recover most of their sharp loss from Friday’s wipeout. The S&P 500 rose 1.5% Monday, following its worst day since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 2%.
Quebec environment ministry fines Northvolt for polluted run-off water

Quebec environment ministry fines Northvolt for polluted run-off water

MONTREAL — Quebec’s Environment Department has fined Northvolt for allegedly releasing wastewater with high levels of aluminum and chromium at its Montérégie region site.
Deadliest construction holiday on Quebec roads in 10 years, police say

Deadliest construction holiday on Quebec roads in 10 years, police say

MONTREAL — Quebec provincial police say this has been the deadliest construction holiday in 10 years on the province's roads and trails. Police say 38 people died in collisions involving vehicles during the two-week period spanning July 18 to Aug.
Canada's economy is showing 'resilience' against U.S. tariffs. Why?

Canada's economy is showing 'resilience' against U.S. tariffs. Why?

OTTAWA — "Some resilience" — those were the two words Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem used last week to describe how the Canadian economy is holding up under the weight of U.S. tariffs. Just a few days later, U.S.
LeBlanc says he expects Carney, Trump will speak in the coming days

LeBlanc says he expects Carney, Trump will speak in the coming days

OTTAWA — Dominic LeBlanc said Sunday that he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak "over the next number of days" as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks. The Canada-U.S.