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With families heading for the lakes or on summer road trips, real estate activity took its annual nose dive in July with total sales activity falling more than 21 per cent compared with June.

A spokesman in the Prime Minister's Office says Stephen Harper won't attend a first ministers meeting on the economy.

Canada's economy moved back into the slow lane in May, posting a below-expectations 0.1 per cent advance that set the stage for a sub-par second quarter and year. The May gross domestic product figure released Tuesday left April's 0.

91原创 defined benefit pension plans saw their investments slip 1.1 per cent in the second quarter, giving up some of their gains from the first three months of the year, a new report by RBC Investor Services says.

Bell Canada is extending its sponsorship deal with the 91原创 Olympic Committee for another four years. That means the current agreement will now run to 2016.

George Weston Ltd. says its second-quarter profit was down nearly 15 per cent from the same time last year and it expects the full-year 2012 results will be lower than in 2011, mainly due to costs at its Loblaw grocery division.

Inter Pipeline Fund announced a $2.1-billion plan to expand its pipeline system after inking a deal with a venture between Cenovus Energy and ConocoPhillips.

Quebec has come out swinging against a $1.76-billion bid for Canada's largest home improvement company by U.S.-based Lowe's, which is expected to keep up the pressure to buy Rona despite having its offer rejected.

Ontario is applying to the federal government for financial assistance to help ease the effects of a drought gripping the province.

Dockside Green residents have made a $500 donation to Community Micro Lending Society - proceeds from a month's worth of returnable cans and bottles.