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Colorado town getting a drive-through marijuana shop
PARACHUTE, Colo. – The western Colorado town of Parachute is getting a drive-through marijuana shop,…
Traffic study ranks Los Angeles as world’s most clogged city
DETROIT – When it comes to getting stuck in traffic on the way to and…
Strike closes Acropolis, ancient sites in Greece
ATHENS, Greece – The Acropolis and other ancient sites in Greece are closed to the…
Wholesale trade rise 0.7% in December for third straight monthly gain
OTTAWA – Canadian wholesale trade grew 0.7 per cent to $57.3 billion in December, registering…
China, Canada face similar pension challenges: CEO of CPP Investment Board
TORONTO – China sees Canada as a valuable source of expertise as both countries grapple…
Bell Canada discriminated against sick woman by making her go to store: tribunal
TORONTO – The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal says Bell Canada discriminated against a seriously ill…
Atlantic premiers discuss trade with United States, health care synergies
CORNER BROOK, N.L. – Atlantic Canada’s premiers say they are focused on strengthening trade ties…
How long should injured pro athletes get workers comp?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Should injured pro athletes be allowed to earn worker compensation benefits until…
Uber to investigate sexual harassment claim by engineer
LONDON – Uber’s chief executive ordered an investigation Monday into a sexual-harassment claim made by…
Fox News host Brenda Buttner dies at age 55
NEW YORK – Brenda Buttner, host of Fox News Channel’s “Bulls and Bears” has died…
63% of Canadians are concerned about food fraud, ‘the big elephant in the room’
TORONTO – A new study suggests more than half of Canadians, especially those with health…
Saputo boosts offer for remaining stake in Australia’s Warrnambool dairy
MONTREAL – Canadian dairy giant Saputo Inc. has sweetened its offer to buy out minority…
In Trump’s future looms a familiar shutdown threat
WASHINGTON – Add a potential government shutdown to President Donald Trump’s growing roster of headaches.…
Former Liberal PM Paul Martin: Trudeau is striking right balance with U.S., China
TORONTO – Canada should work to strengthen its ties with China and other countries while…
Canada Bread Company closing Que. baking facility, 56 layoffs to come
TORONTO – Canada Bread Company Ltd. has announced a series of cost-cutting measures at its…
Markets Right Now: US indexes climb to more record highs
NEW YORK – The latest on developments in financial markets (All times local): 4:00 p.m.…
North American stock markets smash new records, Restaurant Brands shares rise 7%
TORONTO – The Toronto stock market climbed to a new record high Tuesday, bolstered by…
United, American begin selling cheaper economy-class fare
DALLAS – American and United have started selling cheaper “basic economy” fares as they battle…
Reaction mixed from interest groups responding to B.C.’s 2017-18 budget
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s 2017-18 budget was announced Tuesday by Finance Minister Mike de Jong…
English teacher pleads guilty in Japan financial fraud case
HONOLULU – A man who taught English at a well-known chain of foreign language schools…
Asian stocks mixed as investors await Fed meeting minutes
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of – Asian stock markets were mixed with subdued movements on Wednesday,…
Confront risks of financial technologies to reap benefits: federal regulator
OTTAWA – The head of Canada’s financial intelligence unit warns that regulators must grapple with…
Ontario deficit down to $1.9 billion; higher revenue, use of reserve
TORONTO – Ontario’s deficit for this fiscal year is down to $1.9 billion, due in…
TransCanada asks shippers to support new natural gas pipeline tolls
CALGARY – TransCanada (TSX:TRP) is proposing a new pipeline tolling system it says will allow…