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BDC and ATB set aside $1 billion in new loans for Alberta small businesses
CALGARY – Two government-owned financial institutions say they’re teaming up to provide a billion dollars…
Herbalife dodges most serious charges from US
NEW YORK – Federal regulators closed an investigation of the multinational, nutritional supplements company Herbalife,…
That big pub crawl downtown? It’s just “Pokemon Go” fans
SAN FRANCISCO – If you thought it was bad dodging phone-fixated “Pokemon Go” players on…
Route 66 becoming green with charging stations, solar panels
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Route 66, the historic U.S. highway made famous for attracting gas-guzzling Chevrolet…
Senior S. Korean prosecutor arrested for alleged corruption
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – A senior South Korean prosecutor has been arrested for allegedly…
With millions covered, ‘repeal and replace’ gets riskier
WASHINGTON – As Republicans gather to anoint their presidential ticket in Cleveland, uncompromising opposition to…
The lure of “Pokemon Go”: Respite from a summer of violence
NEW YORK – It’s easy to see the appeal of “Pokemon Go.” Coming out of…
$8.4 million Calgary condo sale bucks trend, sets three-year price record
CALGARY – A riverfront development in Calgary has bucked the recent downward trend in luxury…
Saskatchewan Government Insurance records $84.5M profit in 2015-16
REGINA – Saskatchewan Government Insurance says it had a profit of $84.5 million last year…
Most actively-traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
‘Shooter’ TV show delayed again amid real-life gun violence
LOS ANGELES – In the wake of continuing real-life gun violence, USA Network says it’s…
Ikea Canada to begin accepting PayPal, in addition to Visa, MasterCard
BURLINGTON, Ont. – Ikea Canada is adding a PayPal payment option for online purchases from…
Convenience, desire for exclusive products behind rise of grocery free agents
TORONTO – It’s one of Vancouver’s worst-kept secrets. Since 2012, diehard fans of U.S. grocery…
Russian Jewish group OK with ‘Pokemon Go’
MOSCOW – The Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia said on Tuesday it does not…
Miss America plans education scholarship for past winners
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – There she is: Miss America, on her way back to school.…
BlackBerry picked for crisis communications system at U.S. Capitol complex
NEW YORK – BlackBerry says it has received a multimillion-dollar order for secure software that…
Link between laid-off Canadians and post-secondary education: Statistics Canada
OTTAWA – A new Statistics Canada study says there are significant correlations between job layoffs…
Pro soccer TV analyst pleads guilty to drug kickback scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A TV analyst for Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union pleaded guilty Tuesday…
The Latest: Erdogan supporters rally for 5th straight day
ISTANBUL – The Latest on the attempted military coup in Turkey (all times local): 10:50…
Facebook films Muncie Animal Shelter’s ‘Pokemon Go’ walks
MUNCIE, Ind. – The director of an Indiana animal shelter says Facebook has hired a…
Most actively-traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
California couple claims prize in record Powerball jackpot
CHINO HILLS, Calif. – While Californians have mused for months about the mystery buyer of…
Moo-ving out: Sensor sends text alerts from cows in labour
DURHAM, N.H. – University of New Hampshire dairy researchers are more relaxed these days about…
Fox News chief Roger Ailes denies harassing Megyn Kelly
NEW YORK – A lawyer for Roger Ailes denied Tuesday that the embattled Fox News…