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N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

N.S. premier wishes $1.35M home-sharing program had resulted in more than 60 leases

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says he wishes his government's $1.35 million partnership with home-sharing platform Happipad had resulted in more than just 60 leases over two years.
Canada Infrastructure Bank set to fall well short of 2028 investment target: PBO

Canada Infrastructure Bank set to fall well short of 2028 investment target: PBO

OTTAWA — Parliament's fiscal watchdog is projecting that the Canada Infrastructure Bank will fall more than $20 billion short of its investment targets for the coming years.
Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

Cineplex reports June box office revenue totalled $51.8M, up from $51.4M a year ago

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says its box office revenue for June totalled $51.8 million, marking the first quarter since 2019 that it topped $50 million in each month.
Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned electric station in Labrador amid protests

Hydro-Québec suspends work at planned electric station in Labrador amid protests

ST. JOHN'S — Quebec's hydro utility said Thursday it has suspended work at a planned hydroelectric station in traditional Innu territory in Labrador amid protests by some residents.
Richelieu Hardware Q2 profit down from year ago, sales up on acquisitions and growth

Richelieu Hardware Q2 profit down from year ago, sales up on acquisitions and growth

MONTREAL — Richelieu Hardware Ltd. reported its second-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as its consolidated sales climbed, helped by internal growth and acquisitions.
TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers

TikTok faces fresh European privacy investigation over China data transfers

LONDON (AP) — TikTok is facing a fresh European Union privacy investigation into user data sent to China, regulators said Thursday.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros

PARIS (AP) — Sketched out on an air sickness bag, the first Birkin handbag — the prototype for fashion's must-have accessory — sold for a staggering 8.6 million euros ($10.
From plants to a pool: Sprucing up your backyard while keeping costs in check

From plants to a pool: Sprucing up your backyard while keeping costs in check

It’s peak landscaping season and budgeting for a backyard improvement project may seem difficult. Options can range from doing up your garden to larger renos like adding a pool. Experts say there are cost-effective ways to spruce up your yard.
A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

A look at the countries that received Trump's tariff letters

President Donald Trump has sent letters to a handful of countries this week outlining higher tariffs they'll face if they don't make trade deals with the U.S. by Aug. 1.
New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

New report says vast majority of U.S. fentanyl seizures linked to southern border

WASHINGTON — A new report from a New York-based think tank questions the drug trafficking rationale for U.S.