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Japan's Nikkei 225 index hits a record high close of 40,913.65

Japan's Nikkei 225 index hits a record high close of 40,913.65

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index closed Thursday at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its most recent record close set in March on heavy buying of automaker and technology shares. The index gained 0.
Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout

Chefs mourn for B.C.'s peaches but adapt to stone fruit wipeout

VANCOUVER — Chef Gus Stieffenhofer-Brandson says that when it comes to a fat B.C. peach, there are "endless possibilities" for a fruit that signifies summer.
‘A way to leapfrog’: AWS executive says regulated industries moving fastest on AI

‘A way to leapfrog’: AWS executive says regulated industries moving fastest on AI

As a wave of companies rush to embed artificial intelligence into their operations, Matt Wood has noticed the technology's fastest adopters are businesses more typically described as slow to change.
First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

First GST/HST credit payment from 2023 tax returns set to arrive July 5

OTTAWA — The first of four payments from the GST/HST credit is set to hit 91Ô­´´s’ bank accounts on July 5.
Waterloo software firm OpenText cuts 1,200 jobs as part of business optimization plan

Waterloo software firm OpenText cuts 1,200 jobs as part of business optimization plan

OpenText Corp.'s chief executive says the company plans to shed about 1,200 roles as part of a business optimization plan.
Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus: reports

Hudson's Bay Co. to purchase U.S. department store Neiman Marcus: reports

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay Co. has reached a deal to buy luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus, according to media reports.
First Nation seeks halt to Yukon mining after failure at gold mine

First Nation seeks halt to Yukon mining after failure at gold mine

MAYO, YUKON — A First Nation in central Yukon is demanding the immediate halt of all mining activity in its traditional territory, and an independent investigation into the recent failure of equipment at a gold mine which it says could be catastrophi
B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

B.C. told to brace for heat wave as forecast shows 40 degrees C for Kamloops

VICTORIA — British Columbia residents are being told to brace for a coming heat wave that could send temperatures into the high 30s and beyond, with the government reminding people to check in on their neighbours.
WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

WestJet says operations 'stabilized' after long weekend strike

CALGARY — WestJet says its operations have "stabilized" after a strike by its mechanics over the long weekend upended plans for thousands of 91Ô­´´s.
91Ô­´´s with Caribbean ties scramble to escape powerful Hurricane Beryl

91Ô­´´s with Caribbean ties scramble to escape powerful Hurricane Beryl

MONTREAL — George Grant last checked on his mother Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Beryl bore down on his native Jamaica. In the hilly centre of the island, she is far away from potential flooding but exposed to strong winds.