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As the higher cost of living continues to squeeze household budgets, many Canadians find they have even less left over at the end of every month to squirrel away for the future.

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. raised its quarterly dividend as it reported its first-quarter profit fell compared with year ago as it was hit by one-time charges related to its large stake in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.

MARKHAM, Ont. — Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. reported a first-quarter profit of $17.5 million, down from $18.7 million a year earlier, as its revenue rose four per cent.

Heat waves and poor air quality from wildfires pose extra challenges tochildren and youth who need more exercise outside and less time staring at screens, a new report says.

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...

The Boston Bruins opened their second round with a little revenge, and the New York Rangers are trying to remain undefeated.

EDMONTON — It was a long time ago, but Jan Novotny still remembers the tanks rumbling through his hometown of Prague in 1968 when the Soviet Union enforced its will on the people of what was then Czechoslovakia.

PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. — Josh Davies scored at 5:40 of double overtime, Jan Spunar made 48 saves and the Portland Winterhawks edged the Prince George Cougars 2-1 Monday to advance to the Western Hockey League final.

OSHAWA, Ont. — Dylan Roobroeck's three-point night lifted the Oshawa Generals into the Ontario Hockey League championship series on Monday.

REGINA — Hudson's Bay Company is pulling out of Regina, announcing it will close its only department store in Saskatchewan's capital city next year.