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Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection

Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.
President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free

President Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam that will let US goods into the country duty-free

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam Wednesday that would allow U.S. goods to enter the country duty-free. Vietnamese exports to the United States, by contrast, would face a 20% levy.
Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE

Rogers closes deal with BCE to become majority owner of MLSE

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become the majority owner of the company.
Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

Ottawa must pass a law revoking digital service tax before it can issue refunds: CRA

OTTAWA — Companies that paid the now-defunct digital services tax will have to wait for Ottawa to pass new legislation before they can get their refund, the Canada Revenue Agency has confirmed.
Wall Street is split as Tesla and tech drop while most other US stocks climb

Wall Street is split as Tesla and tech drop while most other US stocks climb

NEW YORK (AP) — A mixed day of trading left the U.S. stock market split, as Wall Street’s momentum slowed after setting record highs in each of the last two days. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Tuesday for its first loss in four days.
Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

Senate passes Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill as Vance breaks a 50-50 tie

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans hauled President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts bill to passage Tuesday on the narrowest of margins, pushing past opposition from Democrats and their own GOP ranks after a turbulent overnight sess
Looking forward to a vacation? Don't let travel insurance be an afterthought

Looking forward to a vacation? Don't let travel insurance be an afterthought

You've packed your clothes, toothbrush, extra pairs of socks, sunscreen — and anything else you might need during your vacation. Experts recommend adding travel insurance to the list, whether you're going near or far.
From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

From bulky car phones to pocket computers, cellphones mark 40 years in Canada

MONTREAL — Pierre Robitaille remembers feeling embarrassed in 1985 when he made his cellphone calls from a bulky device that came with its own carrying case.
'Historic moment': First LNG Canada shipment departs B.C. for Asia

'Historic moment': First LNG Canada shipment departs B.C. for Asia

KITIMAT — A tanker carrying the first liquefied natural gas to leave Canadian shores is sailing across the Pacific, a major milestone as the country looks to diversify its export markets for oil and gas beyond the United States.
27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns

27,000 chickens killed in British Columbia fire that destroyed two barns

TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY, BRITISH COLUMBIA — A fire at a farm in the Township of Langley, B.C., has destroyed two large barns, killing thousands of chickens.
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