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‘It feels personal’: Canadian farmers cope with Chinese tariffs on canola and peas
MOOSE JAW — Canola runs deep on Margaret Rigetti’s farm in southern Saskatchewan. Her grandfather…
‘Sinners’ bites off a phenomenal 2nd weekend as a 20-year-old Star Wars movie takes 2nd place
Horror movies are often one-week wonders at the box office, but Ryan Coogler’s“Sinners” is defying…
Chrétien predicts a Liberal majority win on Monday as leaders blitz key ridings
OTTAWA — Former prime minister Jean Chrétien predicted the Liberals will win a majority government…
Here’s how to watch Pope Francis’s funeral in Canada, online or on broadcast TV
Mourners are expected to gather for Pope Francis’s funeral at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday,…
Globe and Mail, Toronto Star lead the way as National Newspaper Awards handed out
MONTREAL — The Globe and Mail and the Toronto Star were the big winners as…
Yukon politicians threaten contempt over mine manager’s refusal to answer questions
Yukon politicians could hold an official with the company managing the cleanup of a disaster…
Russia: Black boxes from plane crash site are badly damaged
ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia – Aviation experts on Sunday began examining the black boxes from the FlyDubai…
Leaders echo messages in final push to election day
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as…
Metro Vancouver housing figures underscore massive gap in affordable units
VANCOUVER — The latest housing report from Metro Vancouver underscores the significant gap between current…
U.S. Senate hearing into Quebec-based Valeant will question top hedge fund investor
WASHINGTON – American lawmakers investigating price hikes by embattled Quebec drugmaker Valeant Pharmaceuticals will also…
Pensions should brace for new normal of lower neutral interest rates: Poloz
OTTAWA – Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz is recommending pension funds get ready for…
Chinese company to build $1 billion mill in south Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Chinese company Sun Paper announced plans Tuesday for a $1…
Chronology of the Ontario Securities Commission hearing into Sino-Forest
TORONTO – Formed in 1994, Sino-Forest grew to become the most valuable forestry company on…
Clipper introducing passenger ferry between Victoria, Vancouver
SEATTLE – A new option is coming for people travelling between downtown Victoria and downtown…
Loonie soars to nearly 10-month high as oil prices push above US$44 a barrel
TORONTO – The Canadian dollar continued its recent ascension Tuesday to touch a level not…
CN Rail warns Ottawa not to impose or extend regulations on railways
MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway is calling on Ottawa to refrain from imposing or extending…
Bombardier to report quarterly results a day earlier than planned
MONTREAL – Bombardier has moved up the release of its first quarter results. The aerospace…
National Energy Board introduces rules on treating whistleblower complaints
OTTAWA – The National Energy Board is making it easier for whistleblowers to confidentially report…
Indigenous economy worth $1.1 billion in Atlantic Canada, study finds
HALIFAX – A new report showing Atlantic Canada’s indigenous communities pour more than $1.1 billion…
Unfair labour practices complaint filed against Volkswagen
NASHVILLE – The National Labor Relations Board on Wednesday filed an unfair labour relations complaint…
Moose Knuckles rapped over alleged misleading made-in-Canada claims
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is seeking a $4-million penalty against high-end clothing maker Moose…
Ted Cruz taps Carly Fiorina to serve as running mate
INDIANAPOLIS – In need of momentum after a five-state shutout, Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz…
Alberta government, TransAlta reach deal on flood and drought protection
CALGARY – The Alberta government and power producer TransAlta have agreed to alter water levels…
China’s HNA to buy Radisson operator Carlson Hotels
HONG KONG – A unit of Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has agreed to buy Carlson…