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Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze

Miscalculations, errors blamed for massive New Mexico blaze

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — U.S.
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.9 per cent to $60.7 billion in April

Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.9 per cent to $60.7 billion in April

OTTAWA — Canadian retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $60.7 billion in April, Statistics Canada said Tuesday as gains at general merchandise stores helped lift the overall sales.
Home sales give way as prices enter unprecedented territory

Home sales give way as prices enter unprecedented territory

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fourth consecutive month as climbing mortgage rates and record high prices discouraged house hunters. Existing home sales fell 3.
Considering tenant insurance? Here's what you need to know first

Considering tenant insurance? Here's what you need to know first

Water damage, a kitchen fire or a visitor’s slip and fall in your apartment can all lead to significant financial headaches if you’re found liable. Tenant insurance, also known as renter’s insurance, is designed to help reduce those costs.
Hydro One CEO Mark Poweska stepping down, William Sheffield named interim CEO

Hydro One CEO Mark Poweska stepping down, William Sheffield named interim CEO

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says chief executive Mark Poweska is stepping down. The Toronto-based company says he is leaving to take a leadership position at a utility closer to his family in Western Canada later this year.
Kellogg to split into 3; snacks, cereals, plant-based food

Kellogg to split into 3; snacks, cereals, plant-based food

Kellogg Co., the maker of Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies and Eggo, will split into three three companies focused on cereals, snacks and plant-based foods.
Despite Western arms, Ukraine is outgunned in the east

Despite Western arms, Ukraine is outgunned in the east

BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — Holed up in a bombed-out house in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian troops keep a careful accounting of their ammunition, using a door as a sort of ledger.
Trevali recovers final two of eight workers killed in Burkina Faso mine flood

Trevali recovers final two of eight workers killed in Burkina Faso mine flood

VANCOUVER — Trevali Mining Corp. says it has recovered the bodies of the final two of eight workers killed after its Perkoa Mine in Burkina Faso flooded following heavy rainfall on April 16.
Airport screening officers go casual to call out 'disrespect' from Ottawa

Airport screening officers go casual to call out 'disrespect' from Ottawa

Airport security screeners are going public with what they deem substandard pay and "disrespect" from the federal agency that oversees their work.
Freeland, Yellen say they are working together to combat soaring global inflation

Freeland, Yellen say they are working together to combat soaring global inflation

TORONTO — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S.
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