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Top-ranked Iga Swiatek outlasts Karolina Muchova in a rain-delayed match in Montreal

MONTREAL (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland beat 14th-seeded Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 on Thursday night in the National Bank Open in a match interrupted by rain for more than six hours.
Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

Fajardo expected to start, Stanback out as Alouettes host Roughriders

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have some questions on offence as they look for a third win in a row Friday against the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.
Saputo earns $141 million in first quarter, reports revenues at $4.2 billion

Saputo earns $141 million in first quarter, reports revenues at $4.2 billion

MONTREAL — Saputo Inc. reported net earnings of $141 million in its first quarter, up from $139 million during the same quarter last year. The Montreal-based company says revenues for the quarter ended June 30 were $4.2 billion, down from $4.
Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

Quebec power utility studies possible reopening of Gentilly-2 nuclear reactor

MONTREAL — Quebec's hydroelectric utility is studying whether to reopen the province's only nuclear power generating station as a response to a growing demand for clean energy.
Air Canada ranks last in on-time performance among 10 biggest North American airlines

Air Canada ranks last in on-time performance among 10 biggest North American airlines

MONTREAL — A new report says Air Canada ranked last in on-time performance among the 10 largest airlines in North America, as some carriers north of the border struggle to find their post-pandemic footing despite much better outcomes than the travel
Quebecor's Freedom Mobile purchase pushes it to big earnings gains

Quebecor's Freedom Mobile purchase pushes it to big earnings gains

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. says its purchase of Freedom Mobile drove a big boost in earnings last quarter as the company added more than 1.8 million customers through the acquisition.

Top-ranked Swiatek beats Pliskova 7-6 (6), 6-2; Wozniacki loses in Montreal

MONTREAL (AP) — Top-ranked Iga Swiatek overcame a first set-scare to beat Karolina Pliskova 7-6 (6), 6-2 on Wednesday in the second round of the National Bank Open.
Canadian Fernandez wins marathon match, beats Haddad Maia

Canadian Fernandez wins marathon match, beats Haddad Maia

MONTREAL — It took just under three hours for Leylah Fernandez to qualify for the round of 16 in front of her hometown crowd after beating Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 at IGA Stadium on Wednesday evening.
Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

Metro sees profits jump on sales growth as striking workers push for wage gains

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. said Wednesday that its earnings surged in its latest results, fuelled by higher same-store sales and a favourable tax ruling, as the company faces calls from striking workers to share more of those gains.
WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

WSP Global raises earnings forecast as profits soar

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. is riding high after boosting its earnings forecast for the year, buoyed by organic growth as well as recent acquisitions that have boosted revenues.