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TSX, New York indexes continue pull back amid uncertainty over ‘Brexit’ vote
TORONTO – Jitters over the possibility that Britain may exit the European Union continued to…
Pipeline leak fouls creek near grizzly management area in northwestern Alberta
CALGARY – A pipeline leak has spilled an estimated 380,000 litres of light petroleum within…
Origin of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ questioned at copyright trial
LOS ANGELES – The opening to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” one of rock ‘n’…
Canadian brands use Donald Trump’s ‘bombastic personality’ to appeal to Americans
TORONTO – Canadian companies are cashing in on so-called anti-Trumpism in the United States, offering…
Lanny McDonald going another round with Brookfield in Alberta courthouse
CALGARY – A group of investors led by former hockey great Lanny McDonald was facing…
US industrial output fell in May; auto production plummeted
WASHINGTON – Falling auto production fueled a broader decline in U.S. industrial output in May,…
Wildfire loss to oilsands at least 30 million barrels worth $1.4 billion
CALGARY – Analysts say lost oilsands production from the Fort McMurray wildfires could top 30…
Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales down month-over-month
OTTAWA – Canadian home sales started off the year at a torrid pace, fuelled by…
Scientists: Drop Arctic from plans for offshore drilling
ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Nearly 400 scientists have signed a letter urging President Obama to eliminate…
Alaska Airlines CEO says he might keep Virgin America brand
NEW YORK – Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden said Wednesday that he might keep the…
CRTC announces new fund, minimum programming hours, for local TV news
OTTAWA – Canada’s broadcast regulator is forcing English-language TV stations to air at least seven…
Disney opens ‘distinctly Chinese’ Shanghai park
SHANGHAI – Walt Disney Co. opened its Shanghai theme park Thursday, its first in mainland…
Cascades to build additional manufacturing plant in Oregon with government help
KINGSEY FALLS, Que. – Quebec-based Cascades Inc. says it will build a US$64-million plant in…
Bank of Canada’s Poloz delivers cautiously optimistic update on Canadian economy
OTTAWA – Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says the country’s economy is finally making…
Retiree spending drops off after 70, so no need to index pensions: study
OTTAWA – A new study says automatically raising workplace pension contributions in tandem with the…
Pay your bills on time and reduce debt to improve your credit score
OTTAWA – If you want to help improve your credit score, it’s a no-brainer that…
US homebuilder sentiment rises in June
U.S. homebuilders are feeling more optimistic about their sales prospects this month than they have…
Volkswagen to launch more electric cars after diesel scandal
FRANKFURT – German automaker Volkswagen plans to ramp up its offerings of electric vehicles as…
US consumer prices climbed in May
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices rose a moderate amount in May, driven up by rising…
Five things about the fees charged to merchants for accepting credit cards
OTTAWA – Five things to know about the fees charged to merchants that accept credit…
Bear Head LNG obtains approval for licences to import, export natural gas
POINT TUPPER, N.S. – A proposed liquefied natural gas export facility in Cape Breton has…
Countdown on Energy East decision begins as National Energy Board launches review
CALGARY – The National Energy Board officially started the clock Thursday on its review of…
Canadian retailers watching with hope, unease at Walmart’s battle with Visa
MONTREAL – Canadian retailers are watching with both hope and unease Visa’s very public battle…
Canadian Natural sets million-barrel target if oil prices rise above US$60
CALGARY – The president of Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) says his company will increase production…