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Fed survey finds tight labour markets, rising wages
WASHINGTON – The economy kept growing in April through late May, with more regions citing…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Falling oil prices weigh on Toronto stock index, Canadian dollar slips
TORONTO – North American stock markets fell for a second day in a row Wednesday…
Crew member had been awake 23 hours when train derailed: TSB report
CALGARY – An investigation into a derailment at a rail yard has found that the…
Kinder Morgan Canada says Trans Mountain moving forward after extensive review
CALGARY – The president of Kinder Morgan Canada (TSX:KML) has defended the Trans Mountain project…
Czech restaurants, bars go smoke-free after years of debate
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – A smoking ban in Czech bars, restaurants and cafes came into…
Doughnut delivery by drone in Denver is a peek at the future
DENVER – Doughnuts were delivered Wednesday by drone to Denver’s mayor and the city’s police…
Deloitte consultant says Saskatchewan potash, uranium shifting to growth
SASKATOON – A consultant with Deloitte says Saskatchewan’s mining industry needs to take advantage of…
Analysts: Leaving climate deal likely wouldn’t add US jobs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has declared that abandoning the Paris climate agreement would be…
BlackBerry up nearly 11% after report says it’s a likely acquisition target
TORONTO – BlackBerry Ltd. shares surged nearly 11 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange…
Creative Kushner mapping underscores holes in visa program
NEW YORK – The Kushner Cos. engaged in a bit of creative mapmaking to qualify…
Housing plan looks to close equality gap; CMHC head
OTTAWA – The head of the federal agency crafting a national housing strategy says the…
Greenpeace wants Resolute’s Ontario lawsuit tossed as ‘vexatious’ litigation
TORONTO – A forestry company’s multimillion-dollar defamation claim against Greenpeace is a vexatious abuse of…
Auto sales set record in May, gain 11.2 per cent compared with a year ago
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says Canadian auto sales set a monthly record…
Federal housing agency beefing up ability to detect mortgage fraud, CEO says
TORONTO – Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is beefing up its ability to detect patterns…
Canada’s softwood industry and Thursday’s support package, by the numbers
OTTAWA – The federal government announced a support package Thursday worth $867 million to help…
AP Interview: France warns of risk of war in cyberspace
PARIS – Cyberspace faces an approaching risk of “permanent war” between states and criminal or…
Expert panel says government must go beyond lip service on youth jobs
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals should overhaul the government’s summer jobs program to help young…
Multibillion-dollar warship replacement plan 2.4 times over budget: PBO
OTTAWA – The federal government’s multibillion-dollar effort to replace the navy’s warship fleet could cost…
Vancouver-based yoga wear retailer Lululemon to close 40 Ivivva stores
VANCOUVER – Lululemon Athletica Inc. is shutting down 40 of its 55 Ivivva stores, citing…
Canada’s trade surplus with U.S. hits highest level in three years
OTTAWA – Canada’s trade deficit fell in April and its surplus with the United States…
US trade deficit rises to highest level since January
WASHINGTON – The U.S. trade deficit rose in April to the highest level since January.…
AP Explains: Why China is stepping up against climate change
BEIJING – By backing off the U.S. commitment to address climate change, President Donald Trump…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…