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A chronological look at the controversial Keystone XL pipeline project
CALGARY – Since TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) first proposed the 1,897-kilometre Keystone XL pipeline, the project…
TransCanada makes new application to U.S. State Department for Keystone XL
CALGARY – TransCanada Corp. has officially revived the once-dead Keystone XL pipeline with a new…
Toshiba to spin off flash memory unit to offset US nuke loss
TOKYO – Toshiba Corp. says it will split its lucrative flash memory business to make…
Questions swirl after Trump admin says tax will pay for wall
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall.…
Global shares drift as euphoria over Dow’s 20k breach fades
LONDON – European shares traded in narrow ranges Friday as the momentum generated by the…
US business spending rises for 3rd month, boosting factories
WASHINGTON – U.S. businesses ramped up their investment in industrial machinery, semiconductors and other big-ticket…
Fairfax lines up US$1 billion from Ontario pension fund for Allied World deal
TORONTO – Ontario pension fund manager OMERS will invest US$1 billion in support of a…
Canadian universities pull ads from alt-right news outlet in United States
VANCOUVER – Two Canadian universities are among the organizations that have removed advertisements from an…
Doble doble, por favor: Tim Hortons heads to Mexico, first foray into Latin America
OAKVILLE, Ont. – Tim Hortons is saying hola to Mexico. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX:QSP)…
New tests on river water after coal spill from derailed train near Ashcroft
ASHCROFT, B.C. – Another round of tests is being conducted and a health advisory remains…
Feds say Justice coal cos. owe $4.6M in fines
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mining operations controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice haven’t paid $4.6…
Feds say Justice coal cos. owe $4.6M in fines
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – Mining operations controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice haven’t paid $4.6…
Businessman accused of attacking Muslim JFK airport worker
NEW YORK – A businessman attacked a Muslim employee at a Kennedy Airport lounge, kicking…
New panel reviewing Energy East Pipeline voids past decisions, restarts process
CALGARY – The National Energy Board has thrown out nearly two years of decisions on…
Trump sets 5-year and lifetime lobbying ban for officials
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump acted Saturday to fulfil a key portion of his pledge…
Drilling rig worker training rebounds as oil and gas prices stabilize
CALGARY – Bundled up “like a snowman” on a wind-whipped Precision Drilling rig in wintry…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch this week in Canadian business: Housing: The House of…
Human error increasingly a factor contributing to pipeline leaks, data suggests
CALGARY – Human error — whether it’s burying a pipeline too shallow or not fastening…
Trump communication confusion causes historic policy paralysis in Ottawa
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may have taken to Twitter this weekend to defend…
No foreign buyers tax for people with work permit: B.C. premier
VANCOUVER – British Columbia’s premier has announced her government is amending its tax on foreigners…
‘A Dog’s Purpose’ opens to $18.4 million amid controversy
LOS ANGELES – Opening in theatres amid controversy over animal treatment on set and calls…
Saputo moves to buy remaining 12% of Australia’s Warrnambool dairy business
MONTREAL – Saputo Inc. is moving to buy out the minority shareholders of an Australian…
A commuter’s dream: Entrepreneurs race to develop flying car
WASHINGTON – Even before George Jetson entranced kids with his cartoon flying car, people dreamed…
US consumer spending up 0.5 per cent in December
WASHINGTON – Consumers boosted spending in December at the fastest pace in three months, giving…