News of the day: Building diesel refineries, Rogers revenue declines, unclear bank fees, softer retail sales, retirement saving strategies and more

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Photo by Jack Boland/Toronto Sun filesIt’s Friday, Oct. 23. 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Rogers Communications Inc. headquarters in Toronto. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Rogers Communications Inc. said the decline in its wireless service revenue is mainly due to lower fee revenues as a result of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s decision to eliminate activation and modification fees.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada said that banks need to be more transparent about the fees they charge and provide more personalized information. Photo by Peter Power/PostmediaThe Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, which is responsible for protecting the rights of Canadian consumers of financial products and services, said that banks need to be more transparent about the fees they charge and provide more personalized information. A car dealership in Quebec. Photo by Tim Snow/PostmediaRetail sales in Canada were a tick softer than expected in August, rising 1.2 per cent month over month to $74.6 billion. Sales climbed in all nine subsectors, according to new Statistics Canada data on Friday. Economists had predicted sales would rise by 1.3 per cent. A conversation with a financial planner would allow Stefania to design a plan to suit her retirement and her sons’ future. Photo by Tony Ianiro/Getty ImagesFP Answers: It’s not as clear-cut an answer when it comes to saving for retirement. 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