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ADW Capital Management calls for strategic review at GFL Environmental

ADW Capital Management calls for strategic review at GFL Environmental

TORONTO — ADW Capital Management LLC has sent a letter to the board and management of GFL Environmental Inc. calling on the company to undertake a strategic review process. The U.S.
US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be boosting support for Ukraine and grinding down Russia’s war machine.
Every new home built requires $100,000 in infrastructure spending: report

Every new home built requires $100,000 in infrastructure spending: report

As Canada aims to build homes faster, both the public and private sectors will need to boost spending on municipal infrastructure, a new report from the Canadian Urban Institute says.
Quebecor complains to Competition Bureau about Loblaw-Glentel agreement

Quebecor complains to Competition Bureau about Loblaw-Glentel agreement

MONTREAL — Quebecor Inc. says it has filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau regarding an agreement between Loblaw and wireless carriers Bell and Rogers, through their joint venture Glentel.
Trudeau heads to Italy as shadows of war in Ukraine, Gaza loom over G7 summit

Trudeau heads to Italy as shadows of war in Ukraine, Gaza loom over G7 summit

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is headed to Italy on Wednesday to attend the annual G7 leaders' summit, which is taking place as two major geopolitical conflicts weigh on the international community.
The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat

The European Union moves to hike tariffs on Chinese electric car imports, escalating trade spat

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved Wednesday to hike tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles , escalating a trade dispute over Beijing's subsidies for the exports that Brussels worries is hurting domestic automakers .
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax

Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax

OTTAWA — A motion increasing the proportion of capital gains that are taxed in Canada easily passed the House of Commons Tuesday, as the governing Liberals and Conservatives traded barbs about whether it will harm the middle class or make the country
SpaceX staff collect cosmic junk found on farmer's field in Saskatchewan

SpaceX staff collect cosmic junk found on farmer's field in Saskatchewan

ITUNA, Sask. — Two men with SpaceX descended on a Saskatchewan farm in a moving truck Tuesday to retrieve cosmic junk that fell earlier this year from one of its spacecrafts.
Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

Dog fight! Joey Chestnut 'gutted' to be out of July 4 hot dog eating contest over brand dispute

NEW YORK (AP) — Joey “Jaws” Chestnut, the reigning champion of the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest, will not participate in this year's event after signing a deal with a rival brand, organizers said Tuesday.
Woodland Cree, Obsidian Energy resolve northern Alberta standoff

Woodland Cree, Obsidian Energy resolve northern Alberta standoff

CALGARY — An energy company says a First Nations blockade and standoff that kept it from using an oil lease road has been resolved. Calgary-based Obsidian Energy says it has reached an agreement in principle with the Woodland Cree First Nation.