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Chinese billionaire treats 3,000 workers to paella in Spain
MADRID – The billionaire founder of Chinese conglomerate Tiens Group treated 3,000 of his top…
A Trump proposal for national debt would send rates soaring
WASHINGTON – In the event that the U.S. economy crashed, Donald Trump has floated a…
Enbridge and First Nation partners ask for three-year Northern Gateway extension
CALGARY – Enbridge and its partners behind the Northern Gateway pipeline are asking for three…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Panama Papers: The International…
Questions persist as OSC case against Sino-Forest nears its conclusion
TORONTO – As the Ontario Securities Commission’s case against Sino-Forest nears its end, questions remain…
Radiohead releases new album ‘A Moon Shaped Pool’ digitally
LOS ANGELES – Radiohead’s ninth studio album “A Moon Shaped Pool” is now available to…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Workforce key to oilsands restart, observers say ahead of premier meeting
CALGARY – When energy company executives meet Tuesday with Premier Rachel Notley, they should urge…
Enbridge paying $282 million to join large-scale French offshore wind project
CALGARY – Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) says it will pay $282 million to participate in the…
New Brunswick launches strategy to become a world leader in cybersecurity
FREDERICTON – Premier Brian Gallant says New Brunswick is the first province in the country…
Rona posts Q1 loss, higher revenue, ahead of takeover by Lowe’s
BOUCHERVILLE, Que. – Rona Inc. says it lost money in this year’s first quarter but…
Competition Bureau seeks input from Canadians on BCE deal to buy MTS
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau is asking Canadians for their thoughts on BCE’s proposed deal…
US wholesale stockpiles and sales break a losing streak
WASHINGTON – U.S. wholesale businesses increased their stockpiles and reported higher sales in March for…
Wildfire’s impact on Alberta oilsands industry measured by the numbers
CALGARY – A by-the-numbers look at the wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., and its impact…
Alberta power grid regulator finalizing plan to boost renewable energy investment
CALGARY – The head of Alberta’s power grid operator says he expects to finish a…
Key things you need to know about Apple Pay’s partnerships with Canadian banks
TORONTO – Canada’s five biggest banks all announced Tuesday that they are partnering with Apple…
Whitecap Resources strikes deal to buy Husky oil assets for $595 million
CALGARY – Husky Energy Inc. (TSX:HSE) has announced a deal to sell a portfolio of…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Stimulus moves in China prompt triple-digit gains in Toronto, New York
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index enjoyed its biggest gain in almost two months Tuesday,…
Five questions answered: the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA – Canada is now a full supporter of the UN Declaration on the Rights…
Craft brewers, beer makers compete as cider sales soar
TORONTO – This year’s third annual craft cider week in Ontario will include the grand…
B.C. tightens real estate rules to protect sellers from contract flipping
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s government moved Tuesday to protect property owners from predatory conduct in…
EU regulator blocks takeover of UK mobile phone operator O2
BRUSSELS – The European Union’s regulator has blocked the $15 billion takeover of British mobile…
Transat A.T. to sell its French and Greek tour businesses to German-based TUI AG
MONTREAL – Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX:TRZ) says a German company has made a firm offer…