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Labour minister appoints mediator as Canada Post warns of huge pension problem
OTTAWA – With the clock ticking toward potential job action at Canada Post, lawyer and…
The colonel’s secret recipe revealed? Not so fast, says KFC
NEW YORK – Has Colonel Sanders’ nephew inadvertently revealed to the world the secret blend…
You talkin’ to me? English no longer a must for NYC cabbies
NEW YORK – People who hope to drive New York City’s famous yellow cabs must…
Maine seafood company pleads guilty to trade violations
PORTLAND, Maine – A New England seafood company has pleaded guilty to illegally importing sea…
Can Clinton save health overhaul from its mounting problems?
WASHINGTON – With the hourglass running out for his administration, President Barack Obama’s health care…
CBS’ Charles Osgood to end 22 years as ‘Sunday Morning’ host
NEW YORK – Consider this a tribute to a weekend TV institution: “This ‘Sunday Morn’…
China seeks to ease human rights worries amid ‘new opportunity’ with Trudeau
OTTAWA – With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set to embark on his first official visit…
Canadian workers at Detroit Three automakers give union strike mandate
TORONTO – The union representing workers at the Canadian operations of the major American automakers…
Libs looking at foreign workers for liquefied gas projects
OTTAWA – The federal labour minister was told earlier this year to give a positive…
NEB review hearing into Energy East Pipeline to begin in Montreal today
MONTREAL – The National Energy Board’s review of the Energy East Pipeline is heading into…
Postal workers delay possible job action for 24 hours as contract talks continue
OTTAWA – The threat of possible job action by Canada Post workers has been placed…
Couche-Tard to buy 53 Cracker Barrel locations, mostly in Baton Rouge area
LAVAL, Que. – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B) has an agreement to buy 53 stores in…
US consumer spending posts slower growth in July
WASHINGTON – American consumers boosted spending at a slower pace in July, while their incomes…
Apple expected to show new iPhone at event next week
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple is expected to show off a new iPhone next week when…
Valeant accused of racketeering in class-action lawsuit from N.Y. health funds
MONTREAL – Valeant Pharmaceuticals is being sued by New York health benefit funds providers that…
Alberta to increase in- situ oilsands monitoring after study finds contaminants
EDMONTON – Alberta has promised to increase environmental monitoring of the in-situ oilsands industry following…
Canola farmers concerned as stricter Chinese import regulations set to begin
CALGARY – The head of a national group that represents canola farmers says they’re concerned…
Premiers and governors continue talks on energy, climate change and the economy
BOSTON – The New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers praised their working relationship Monday…
Icahn rejects union bid to keep Trump Taj Mahal casino open
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Billionaire investor Carl Icahn rejected an offer Monday by Atlantic City’s…
NEB cancels 1st day of Energy East hearings after protest; Tuesday session also off
MONTREAL – Protesters forced the cancellation on Monday of the first day of hearings in…
Tourism grants announced for Churchill, Manitoba town hit by mass layoffs
CHURCHILL, Man. – The Manitoba government is expanding a grant program in the hopes of…
US home prices rise in June at slowest pace in 10 months
WASHINGTON – U.S. home prices rose modestly in June, pushed up by strong sales and…
Clarification: Fox News-Sexual Harassment story
NEW YORK – In a story Aug. 29, The Associated Press reported that former Fox…
Former Manitoba premier to be adviser for prestigious global law firm
TORONTO – Gary Doer, a former Manitoba premier and Canadian ambassador to the United States,…