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BlackBerry posts US$636 million Q1 loss

BlackBerry QNX affected by 'macro headwinds' in auto and other embedded sectors, but company is starting to see signs of a recovery, CEO says

Canopy Growth maintains high hopes for legal cannabis market, even as COVID-19 spreads

Canopy's performance in Canada's recreational market has improved "modestly" in recent weeks as brick-and-mortar stores reopened, company executives say.

Feds plan gradual return to offices; civil servants encouraged to keep working remotely

'Re-opening access to federal worksites will be gradual and will vary from organization to organization, each according to their own operational circumstances'

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the national business stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Civil servants to resume talks with federal government in the midst of COVID-19

A major sticking point for both groups of employees during negotiations in September revolved around wages.

Ottawa Bluesfest, NAC to host drive-in concert series at Zibi

RBC Bluesfest was among the many local summer music festivals that were scrapped due to the pandemic.

Hexo sells Niagara Falls cannabis facility for $10M

Gatineau firm determined there was an excess of cultivation capacity in the market.

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

A preview of some of the national business stories expected to make headlines in the days ahead.

Starbucks plans to close up to 200 Canadian locations over two years

Some of the Canadian stores up for closure will be "repositioned," the company said, which suggests they could either move to a new area or change format.
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