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Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed aboard ship anchored off coast of Newfoundland

Three more COVID-19 cases confirmed aboard ship anchored off coast of Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Health officials confirmed Wednesday three more COVID-19 cases aboard a Portuguese fishing vessel anchored off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.
S&P/TSX composite down as energy sector falls, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite down as energy sector falls, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index suffered a triple-digit loss Wednesday after a weak performance from the energy sector, the result of dropping oil prices as global supply of the commodity stabilizes.
Alberta businesses see glimmer of hope as oil price rises and sun shines on Stampede

Alberta businesses see glimmer of hope as oil price rises and sun shines on Stampede

CALGARY — As the lights dimmed and the music started pumping at Calgary's Home and Away sports bar last weekend, owner James Martin felt something he hadn't in a long time — hope.
Royal Bank of Canada names Indigenous leader Roberta Jamieson to its board

Royal Bank of Canada names Indigenous leader Roberta Jamieson to its board

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has named Indigenous leader Roberta Jamieson to its board of directors, effective Aug. 1.
'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market

'War for talent:' Retail, restaurants offer perks to lure workers in hot job market

HALIFAX — When increasing wages wasn’t enough, the owner of a Halifax-area baby boutique teamed up with other retail operators in a small suburban mall to turn a part-time sales position into a full-time job.
Crane operators 'no different than pilots': Experts say crane safety top-notch

Crane operators 'no different than pilots': Experts say crane safety top-notch

HALIFAX — Structural engineering experts say that while the sight of yet another crumpled crane in Canada may be unsettling, the towering equipment powering the country's construction boom has a top-notch safety record.
Jordan Pavlin named editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf

Jordan Pavlin named editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf

NEW YORK (AP) — Jordan Pavlin, the publisher of such young and acclaimed authors as Tommy Orange, Ayana Mathis and Yaa Gyasi, has been promoted to editor in chief of Alfred A. Knopf, among the book world's most prestigious jobs.
Wholesale inflation over past year jumps by record amount

Wholesale inflation over past year jumps by record amount

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation at the wholesale level jumped 1% in June, pushing price gains over the past 12 months up by a record 7.3%.
Manufacturing sales fell 0.6 per cent in May, Statistics Canada reports

Manufacturing sales fell 0.6 per cent in May, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales fell for a second consecutive month in May as the machinery, chemical and fabricated metal industries declined. The agency says manufacturing sales fell 0.6 per cent to $57.9 billion in May.
Calfrac wins another fight with Wilks Brothers over recapitalization plan

Calfrac wins another fight with Wilks Brothers over recapitalization plan

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. has won another round with Wilks Brothers LLC over its recapitalization plan.