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Disney parks thrive in second quarter and it adds well over 1 million streaming subscribers

Disney parks thrive in second quarter and it adds well over 1 million streaming subscribers

Disney’s posted solid profits and revenue in the second quarter as its domestic theme parks thrived and the company added well over a million subscribers to its streaming service. For the three months ended March 30, Disney earned $3.
China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

China rolls out more stimulus and agrees to trade talks with the US as tariffs hit economy

BEIJING (AP) — China announced a barrage of measures meant to counter the blow to its economy from U.S. President Donald Trump ’s trade war, as the two sides prepared for talks later this week.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports Q1 profit and revenue up from year ago

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports Q1 profit and revenue up from year ago

ST. JOHN'S — Fortis Inc. reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago. The electric and gas utility says it earned a profit attributable to common equity holders of $499 million or $1.
Barrick reports US$474M first-quarter profit up from US$295M a year ago

Barrick reports US$474M first-quarter profit up from US$295M a year ago

TORONTO — Barrick Mining Corp. reported its first-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago, helped by higher prices for gold and copper. The mining company, which keeps its books in U.S.
Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada's social fabric, document shows

Ottawa looking for ways to mend tears in Canada's social fabric, document shows

OTTAWA — Senior federal officials have been looking quietly for ways to bring together Canadians who don't see eye to eye on the economy, immigration and social issues.
From mannequins to decorative vases: A look at what Saks fixtures are up for sale

From mannequins to decorative vases: A look at what Saks fixtures are up for sale

TORONTO — Mannequins galore, fashion-themed coffee table books and all the machinery you’d need to open a tailoring business.
Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

Top US officials will meet with Chinese delegation in Switzerland in first major talks of trade war

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. officials are set to meet with a high-level Chinese delegation this weekend in Switzerland in the first major talks between the two nations since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with stiff tariffs on imports.
Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

Carney says he pushed back against Trump in private on '51st state' notion

WASHINGTON — Canada will never become a U.S. state, Prime Minister Carney declared to President Donald Trump in public and private during White House meetings both leaders described as productive and cordial.
BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled

BC Hydro names new president, the day after power 'action plan' unveiled

BC Hydro executive vice-president of operations Charlotte Mitha will take over the top job when outgoing president Chris O'Riley retires in August.
MEG Energy reports doubling in first-quarter profits

MEG Energy reports doubling in first-quarter profits

CALGARY — Oilsands producer MEG Energy Corp. says its first-quarter profits more than doubled from a year earlier.