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McDonald's same-store sales fall for the 1st time since the pandemic, profit slides 12%

McDonald's same-store sales fall for the 1st time since the pandemic, profit slides 12%

McDonald's posted weak sales in the second quarter as increasingly value-conscious consumers in the U.S., China and paid fewer visits to restaurants.
Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom

Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom

When summer arrives, Paul Volk thinks the rich and creamy milkshakes Triple O’s churns out are an ideal way to beat the heat.
Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

HALIFAX — A new provincial program meant to deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local that's been called "gimmicky" and "laughably stupid" by opposition leaders has left some shoppers unimpressed.
‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever

‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever

Marvel is back on top with “ Deadpool & Wolverine .” The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Grocers are facing government crackdowns, but will it lead to change?

Grocers are facing government crackdowns, but will it lead to change?

In March 2023, executives from Canada’s three largest grocery companies paid a visit to Parliament Hill.
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to ‘Avengers’ films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two “Avengers” films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr.
B.C. tree fruit grower co-operative shuts down after 88 years, citing low volume

B.C. tree fruit grower co-operative shuts down after 88 years, citing low volume

OKANAGAN, B.C. — The end of a co-operative that helped farmers process, store and get their fruit to market will be hard on small operations, says one of the farmers in British Columbia’s Okanagan that have been left reeling from the news.
Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario

Umicore suspends construction of $2.76B battery materials plant in Ontario

Umicore says it has halted spending on a $2.76-billion battery materials plant in eastern Ontario. The global materials company says it made the decision because of scaled-back expectations for growth in the electric vehicle market.
S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

S&P/TSX composite index closes up along with U.S. markets Friday

TORONTO — Widespread gains helped push Canada's main stock index higher Friday, while U.S. stock markets also rose after an encouraging U.S. inflation report.
Postmedia plans to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain

Postmedia plans to buy Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire newspaper chain

HALIFAX — Postmedia Network Inc. has announced plans to buy "certain businesses" belonging to SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two insolvent media companies behind Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain.
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