Trucking costs rise as rail stoppage bites Canada
The Canada rail dispute pushes up truck shipping costs with small firms hit hardest. Brust Protein Coffee founder Josh Barr faces an $11,000 truckload from Toronto to Calgary, far above normal. Freight volumes shift to trucks, lifting prices three to sixfold, worsening for small retailers awaiting a rail resumption. Barr delays shipment to avoid losses before a Walmart launch.
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Retail sales slip in June amid high rates and car sector drop
Statistics Canada reports a 0.3 percent fall in June retail sales to 65.7 billion led by a 2.9 percent drop at new car dealers and a 2.1 percent fall for motor vehicle and parts dealers. Core retail rose 0.4 percent, while food and beverage retailers climbed 1.2 percent as higher borrowing costs weighed on overall spending.
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Mayors say flood aid short of promise in Quebec
Montreal area leaders accuse the province of not expanding disaster aid as promised after torrential rain from tropical storm Debby. They urge broader coverage to include sewer backups, noting residents in Louiseville report confusion and uneven eligibility as officials debate the policy scope.
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