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Bell, Saskatchewan Sign Agreement to Expand AI Fabric; Investment Could Top CA$50 Billion

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BCE's (BCE.TO, BCE) Bell Canada unit after the market close Monday said it entered into a non-binding initial agreement with the Government of Saskatchewan to expand Bell AI Fabric in Saskatchewan.

The project include a phased development of up to 900 megawatts of additional capacity, creating a path to a 1.2 gigawatt Canadian AI infrastructure hub in the province. Bell AI Fabric will also establish a head office for ts national ecosystem in Saskatchewan.

At full buildout, total capital investment associated with this project, including data-center infrastructure, tenant compute and related power generation could exceed CA$50 billion, while supporting 800 to 1,200 construction, engineering and technical jobs, and creating up to 600 permanent operations and management roles, Bell said in a statement.

BCE shares closed up CA$0.20 to CA$32.59 on Toronto Stock Exchange on Monday.

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Journey Energy Closes CA$8 Million Acquisition of Interest in Keyera Rimbey Facility

Journey Energy (JOY.TO) on Friday said it closed the acquisition of a private company for CA$8.0 million, subject to customary closing adjustments.The acquired company's primary asset is a 0.98% working interest in the Keyera Rimbey natural gas processing facility and related infrastructure.Journey said the asset generates about CA$0.7 million in annual third-party processing revenue and is also expected to reduce operating costs for processing gas production from its Duvernay Joint Venture.The company expects the acquisition to pay out within two to three years based on forecast revenue and operating cost savings.Journey's shares closed up CA$0.13 to CA$6.13 on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Friday.

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Mining & Metals

Restaurant Brands International to Renew Share Buyback Program

Restaurant Brands International (QSR.TO, QSR) on Friday said it intends to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB).The restaurant franchisor and owner , whose brands include Burger Kind and Tim Hortons, may buy back up to 34.4-million shares for one year beginning Sept. 16.Under its previous NCIB which ends of Sept. 15, Restaurant Brands bought back 2.9-million shares of an allowed 32.3-million.Restaurant Brands shares closed up CA$0.98, to CA$106.75, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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Mining & Metals

Canagold's New Polaris Project Included in Canada Investment Summit Prospectus

Canagold Resources (CCM.TO) said Friday that its New Polaris Gold-Antimony Project in British Columbia has been included in the Canada Investment Summit Prospectus.The inclusion reflects New Polaris as a project of "strategic importance and investment potential", a statement said. A feasibility study on the project was completed last year, Canagold said.Canagold submitted an environmental assessment application for New Polaris in April. New Polaris has been designated a Priority Project by the BC government.The Canada Investment Summit takes place on Sept. 14 to 15 in Toronto, Ontario. It is being convened by Prime Minister Mark Carney.Canagold shares closed up CA$0.03 at CA$0.70 on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

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