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Hudson’s Bay says Saks customer info exposed online by accident on weekend
TORONTO – Hudson’s Bay Co. says the emails and phone numbers of some Saks Fifth…
Correction: Flint Water story
FLINT, Mich. – In a story March 19 about the replacement of water lines in…
Guardian of Rockefeller fortune, philanthropy dies at 101
NEW YORK – David Rockefeller was the last of his generation in a famous American…
Brazil meat scandal deepens as China, EU, Chile bar imports
RIO DE JANEIRO – A scandal over alleged bribery in Brazil’s meat-packing industry to allow…
Australia says Facebook and Google are paying more local tax
CANBERRA, Australia – Facebook, Google and other multinational companies are now paying tax in Australia…
New Hampshire governor lauds Northern Pass as a ‘win-win’ project
MONTREAL – The proposed Northern Pass hydroelectric project is a “win-win” deal for both Quebec…
Feds’ innovation strategy inspired by economist who argues for bigger state role
OTTAWA – A U.K.-based economist known for advocating a prominent role for the state in…
EU trade chief blasts Trump “walls”, cites Canada as partner on openness
OTTAWA – The European Union’s trade chief says Canada is a key partner against the…
EU to hold Brexit summit for 27 members on April 29
BRUSSELS – Once Britain decides to trigger divorce proceedings next week, the 27 other European…
Barrick Gold and partner win dispute over cancelled Pakistan mining project
TORONTO – Barrick Gold Corp. (TSX:ABX) says an international trade tribunal has ruled in its…
Bridge closure leaves California’s Big Sur community reeling
BIG SUR, Calif. – Almost all the hotels, restaurants and state parks cut off when…
AP Interview: McConnell rejects Trump’s foreign aid cuts
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday shot down prospects for major parts…
Writer’s lawsuit says Disney copied his plans for ‘Zootopia’
LOS ANGELES – A screenwriter and producer sued Walt Disney Pictures on Tuesday claiming the…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Taxpayers group says tax hikes a hazardous way to fix deficit problems
REGINA – The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says higher taxes are the last thing Saskatchewan needs…
Small on spending, Libs sell Budget 2017 as big on ideas for a changing world
OTTAWA – The federal government’s second budget Wednesday is expected to emphasize skills and job…
Business council says B.C.’s economy will lose momentum for 2017-18
VANCOUVER – The Business Council of British Columbia says the provincial economy is poised to…
Altered Facebook news headline jolts Virginia governors race
RICHMOND, Va. – Facebook users beware: that headline on the politically related news article you’re…
EU trade chief sees rising anti-populism following Brexit and Trump
OTTAWA – The European Union’s trade chief says she appreciates having Justin Trudeau and his…
Trump to GOP: Pass health care bill or seal your fate
WASHINGTON – Time for talk running out, President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned wavering House…
Cash-strapped Liberal budget likely more policy document than spending plan
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government will unveil a federal budget today that’s expected to be…
US home sales slowed in February after surge in January
WASHINGTON – Americans retreated from buying existing homes in February, a pullback after sales in…
Computer outage affecting Shoppers Drug Mart locations has been resolved
TORONTO – Shoppers Drug Mart said Wednesday it resolved a computer outage that began Monday…
Starbucks Canada sets goal to hire 1,000 refugees over five years
TORONTO – Starbucks Canada has committed to hiring at least 1,000 refugees over the next…