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Judge blocks government plan to scale back Gulf oil lease sale to protect whale species
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered the Interior Department to expand next…
Auto workers expand their strike to 38 locations in 20 states. Biden plans visit to show support
The United Auto Workers union expanded its strike against major carmakers Friday, walking out of…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto…
Canada Post reviewing use of address data following criticism from privacy watchdog
OTTAWA – Canada Post said Friday it is reviewing how it uses data for tailored…
Streamlined immigration program a ‘Band-Aid solution’: Pilots union
OTTAWA – The union representing 11,000 Canadian pilots says a newly streamlined immigration program that…
Markets close out week in the red over ‘higher for longer’ interest rate expectations
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index closed out Friday down just a handful of points…
Smith says despite difficulty with Ottawa, Alberta has allies in Trudeau cabinet
BANFF, Alta. – Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told a business conference on Friday that despite…
Stock market today: Wall Street’s worst week in six months closes on another weak note
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s worst week in six months closed on another weak…
Ramp up in U.S. auto strike expected to affect Canadian parts producers
TORONTO – Autoworkers in the U.S. ramped up their strike Friday in a move that’s…
Canada-India tensions spell trouble for trade growth, investment: business leaders
TORONTO – The escalating tension between Canada and India is jeopardizing delicate trade and investment…
Statistics Canada reports retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $66.1 billion in July
OTTAWA – Retail sales edged higher in July, driven by sales at supermarkets and grocery…
Canada’s manufacturing sector seeks to reduce ‘repetitive labour’ through AI
TORONTO – Artificial intelligence and increased automation can help lessen the load for workers at…
West Fraser selling two pulp mills to Atlas Holdings for US$120 million
VANCOUVER – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has signed a deal to sell two pulp…
Prime Video to introduce advertisements, increase cost for ad-free streaming
TORONTO – Prime Video will jump on the ad wagon next year, introducing commercial breaks…
Hot dog! The Wienermobile is back after short-lived name change
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Some names are just the wurst. Just four months after announcing…
United States and China launch economic and financial working groups with aim of easing tensions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department and China’s Ministry of Finance launched a pair…
ATS signs deal to buy water purification company Avidity Science for $265 million
CAMBRIDGE, Ont. – ATS Corp. has signed a deal to buy Avidity Science LLC, a…
Rupert Murdoch’s surprise exit from Fox leaves son Lachlan in line of succession at media empire
NEW YORK (AP) — Magnate Rupert Murdoch’s surprise announcement Thursday that he’s stepping down as…
A look at the numbers and assumptions behind Alberta’s pension report
The Alberta government has released a report that it commissioned on the financial implications of…
Alberta to debate Canada Pension Plan, says it deserves half of fund if it leaves
EDMONTON – Alberta’s premier fired the starter’s pistol Thursday for a provincewide consultation on whether…
Coastal GasLink fined $340,000 for erosion, sediment control challenges
CALGARY – Coastal GasLink has been fined $340,000 by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office for…
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange
TORONTO – Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:…
Canadian, U.S. markets tumble Thursday after central bank comments on interest rates
TORONTO – Losses in base metal and technology stocks helped lead a broad-based decline Thursday…
Pathways Alliance watching Trans Mountain’s latest hurdles with dismay
CALGARY – The group behind a proposed carbon capture and storage (CCS) network for Alberta’s…