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At 70, retailer Harry Rosen is on the brink of 'reinvention' as men's style evolves

At 70, retailer Harry Rosen is on the brink of 'reinvention' as men's style evolves

TORONTO — Ian Rosen is at ease wandering all four floors of the flagship Harry Rosen store his late grandfather started and his father built upon, but it's the lower level where he's really at home.
First Quantum employee killed in accident at Kansanshi mine in Zambia

First Quantum employee killed in accident at Kansanshi mine in Zambia

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says an employee at its Kansanshi operation was killed in a traffic accident. The Kansanshi copper-gold mine is located in Zambia. The company says the incident involved a tracked dozer and a light vehicle.
First full week of New Brunswick election campaign gets underway

First full week of New Brunswick election campaign gets underway

The first full week of the New Brunswick election campaign is kicking off today with announcements about housing and affordability planned from the two opposition parties.
GM workers at CAMI auto plant ratify collective agreement

GM workers at CAMI auto plant ratify collective agreement

Unifor says workers at General Motors' CAMI assembly plant and battery facility in southwestern Ontario have ratified a new collective agreement.
Scholz's Social Democrats hold back the far right in German state vote

Scholz's Social Democrats hold back the far right in German state vote

POTSDAM, Germany (AP) — The Social Democrats of Chancellor Olaf Scholz won an election in the eastern German state of Brandenburg on Sunday, gaining a narrow edge over a growing far-right party, according to the vote count.
Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main

Calgary lifts water restrictions following repairs to feeder main

CALGARY — Calgary is lifting water restrictions that lasted much of the summer following successful repairs to a major feeder main.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

Starting in 2026, consumers who don't bring their own bags will now simply be asked if they want a paper bag
Air Canada union head says she'll resign if pilots reject deal

Air Canada union head says she'll resign if pilots reject deal

MONTREAL — The head of the Air Canada pilots union says she'll step down if members opt not to approve a tentative deal with the airline, raising the stakes as aviators mull whether to accept hefty salary gains or drive an even harder bargain.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem chat Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem will take part in a fireside chat at the Institute of International Finance and the Canadian Bankers Association C
Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

Calgary couple find their 'Zen' through axe throwing, compete in world championships

CALGARY — Nick Kolomyja reckons axe throwing may have saved his life. After 30 years as a welder working long hours in heavy construction, he opened an axe and knife-throwing venue in Calgary with his wife last year. "You work 21 days straight.