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MEG Energy announces dividend as it reaps Trans Mountain expansion benefits

MEG Energy announces dividend as it reaps Trans Mountain expansion benefits

CALGARY — MEG Energy announced a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share as it reported earnings of $136 million, saying a successful start-up of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion has helped generate better prices for its oil.
How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

How to protect yourself from bad air quality due to wildfire smoke

As wildfires burn in parts of Canada and the wind carries smoke into communities near and far, health experts are advising people to regularly check air quality ratings and take precautions.
MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

MEG Energy workers returning to oilsands site after wildfire evacuation

CALGARY — MEG Energy Corp. has started bringing workers back to its Christina Lake oilsands site after evacuating all non-essential personnel last week due to wildfires in northern Alberta.
Lululemon pauses sales of Breezethrough after consumers say line is 'unflattering'

Lululemon pauses sales of Breezethrough after consumers say line is 'unflattering'

VANCOUVER — Lululemon Athletica Inc. says it is pausing sales of one of its new product lines that have generated complaints from consumers.
'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade

'Time is running out': Experts call on Ottawa to increase efforts with U.S. on trade

WASHINGTON, D. C. — A group of experts is sounding the alarm that Ottawa needs to swiftly make more inroads with Americans, or Canada will be deeply disadvantaged in a looming review of a crucial trade agreement.
Scotiabank says technical issues disrupting salary payments is fixed

Scotiabank says technical issues disrupting salary payments is fixed

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has fixed an issue that caused some account holders not to receive their pay and other deposits Friday.
CN Rail resumes shipments through Jasper

CN Rail resumes shipments through Jasper

Canadian National Railway Co. says it has restarted rail shipments through Jasper National Park.
Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics

Arsonists attack French high-speed rail system hours before opening ceremonies of the Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) — Arsonists attacked France's high-speed rail network early Friday, setting fires that paralyzed train travel to Paris for some 800,000 people across Europe, including athletes heading to the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ is already breaking box office records, with more possible soon

“ Deadpool & Wolverine ” has gotten off to a supercharged start at the box office, breaking the Thursday preview record for an R-rated movie. The comic-book film sold an estimated $38.
Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.