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Lettuce prices spike amid shortage, some restaurants pull greens off menus

Lettuce prices spike amid shortage, some restaurants pull greens off menus

The cost of lettuce is spiking amid a shortage that's leading some restaurants to temporarily stop offering leafy greens on their menus.
Hourly wages needed to live in Ontario rise as inflation persists

Hourly wages needed to live in Ontario rise as inflation persists

Hourly wages needed to live in Ontario have increased amid decades-high inflation and remain well above the province's minimum wage, according to a new report.
Slutty Vegan CEO talks new cookbook, plans to go global

Slutty Vegan CEO talks new cookbook, plans to go global

NEW YORK (AP) — In the past few years, Slutty Vegan, an Atlanta-based eatery, has attracted a cult-like following with its raunchy approach to veganism. Celebrities often pop in for a visit.
Turquoise Hill reports US$40-million third quarter profit, raises gold guidance

Turquoise Hill reports US$40-million third quarter profit, raises gold guidance

TORONTO — Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. says if Rio Tinto's proposal to take the company private does not go ahead its immediate priority will be to address the company's liquidity concerns.
Slowdown will impact low-income earners most, Macklem says at diversity conference

Slowdown will impact low-income earners most, Macklem says at diversity conference

OTTAWA — Low-income Canadians are the hardest hit by high inflation and will be disproportionately affected by the impending economic slowdown, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said during a speech Monday.
Shawcor reports $23-million Q3 profit, revenue up from year ago

Shawcor reports $23-million Q3 profit, revenue up from year ago

TORONTO — Shawcor Ltd. reported a $23-million profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue rose about 15 per cent.
Renovation boom continues even as project costs increase and interest rates rise

Renovation boom continues even as project costs increase and interest rates rise

Susan Lambert is in the process of having her entire home renovated and is hopeful it will be completed by early next year. "We are knee-deep in a reno," she said.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Economic data Statistics Canada will release its monthly survey of manufacturing report and wholesale trade figures for September on Tuesday.
Pivot Air crew detained in Dominican Republic since April could return home soon: CEO

Pivot Air crew detained in Dominican Republic since April could return home soon: CEO

Pivot Air's chief executive says paperwork filed in a Dominican Republic court Friday could allow the airline's five staff kept in the Caribbean nation since April to return home soon.
Health Canada recalls Generac and DR portable generators for finger amputation risk

Health Canada recalls Generac and DR portable generators for finger amputation risk

Health Canada is recalling portable generators by brands Generac and DR after reports of finger amputations in the U.S.