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Dorel Q2 profit doubles to US$22.2 million despite ongoing challenges

Dorel Q2 profit doubles to US$22.2 million despite ongoing challenges

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. missed expectations even though its net profit doubled in its latest quarter despite higher transportation costs and supplier closures. The company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says it earned US$22.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 7.5 per cent in July. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by province

Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for July, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 7.5 per cent in July. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 12.7 per cent (13.0) _ Prince Edward Island 9.
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National employment numbers for July from Statistics Canada, at a glance

National employment numbers for July from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's July employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 7.5 per cent (7.8) Employment rate: 60.3 per cent (60.1) Participation rate: 65.2 per cent (65.
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Statistics Canada to reveal July jobs numbers, economists expect gains

Statistics Canada to reveal July jobs numbers, economists expect gains

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will reveal this morning how the labour market fared in July as restrictions meant to quell the COVID-19 pandemic were rolled back in many provinces.
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California to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health workers

California to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for health workers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California will require all of its roughly 2.2 million health care workers and long term care workers to be fully vaccinated by Sept.
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Competition Bureau seeking info from telecom companies for Rogers-Shaw deal review

Competition Bureau seeking info from telecom companies for Rogers-Shaw deal review

Canada's Competition Bureau is seeking records and information from four of Canada's telecom service providers as part of its review of a proposed takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by Rogers Communications Inc.
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Canadian Natural Resources reports higher earnings amid strong commodity prices

Canadian Natural Resources reports higher earnings amid strong commodity prices

CALGARY — Canadian Natural Resources reported higher earnings and raised its capital budget after a positive quarterly earnings report Thursday. The Calgary-based company reported net earnings of $1.
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Recipe Unlimited earns $19.4M in second quarter amid indoor dining restrictions

Recipe Unlimited earns $19.4M in second quarter amid indoor dining restrictions

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Recipe Unlimited Corp. maintained a profit in its second quarter while completing acquisitions as part of an ongoing retooling of its brands. The Vaughan, Ont.-based restaurant company reported $19.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,375.48, up 45.75 points.) Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) Industrials. Up 10 cents or 6.67 per cent, to $1.60 on 19.7 million shares.
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