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What was said about top court rulings on digenous consultations
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Wednesday that the National Energy Board can…
GOP senators blink on a big chance to repeal ‘Obamacare’
WASHINGTON – After seven years of emphatic campaign promises, Senate Republicans demonstrated they didn’t have…
At hacker summit, a new focus on preventing brazen attacks
LAS VEGAS – Against a backdrop of cyberattacks that amount to full-fledged sabotage, Facebook chief…
Tax provision recovery boosts PotashCorp Q2 profit compared with year ago
SASKATOON – Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. (TSX:POT) earned a second-quarter profit of US$201 million,…
B.C.’s LNG outlook dims after $36B Pacific NorthWest LNG project killed
VANCOUVER – The dream of a booming liquefied natural gas industry in British Columbia appears…
Maple Leaf Foods looks to raise prices for prepared meats to offset rising costs
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX:MFI) says it will look to raise prices…
Businesses, cities cashing in on total solar eclipse crowds
BARTLETT, Tenn. – Millions of eyes will be fixed on the sky when a total…
Total, Suncor Energy in funding dispute over Fort Hills oilsands project
CALGARY – French oil giant Total and Suncor Energy are in a dispute over funding…
Comedian in Car Getting Cash: Seinfeld is Forbes’ top paid
NEW YORK – Forbes has crowned Jerry Seinfeld as the king of the club when…
Tembec shareholders approve takeover by Rayonier Advanced Materials
MONTREAL – Shareholders in Quebec forestry firm Tembec have overwhelmingly endorsed a friendly takeover offer…
UK police: Corporate manslaughter possible in tower fire
LONDON – British police said Thursday they have “reasonable grounds” to suspect that local authorities…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
TSX up moderately on rising energy prices, loonie takes back some gains
TORONTO – A big bump in energy shares helped drive Canada’s main stock index higher…
Qatar to push opening of transportation links at UN agency special hearing
MONTREAL – Qatar’s battle with four Middle Eastern neighbours will be fought in Montreal on…
Prosecutor: Martin Shkreli repeatedly lied to investors
NEW YORK – Wealthy investors say former biotech CEO Martin Shkreli told them he was…
Norbord Q2 profit more than doubles, increases dividend 67 per cent
TORONTO – Norbord Inc. (TSX:OSB) increased its dividend as it reported its second-quarter profit more…
George Weston Ltd. reports second-quarter profit up from year ago
TORONTO – George Weston Ltd. (TSX:WN) reported an improved second-quarter profit compared with a year…
Imperial Oil reports $77-million second-quarter loss, revenue up from year ago
CALGARY – Imperial Oil Ltd. (TSX:IMO) reported a smaller second-quarter loss compared with a year…
Oilsands developers abandon nearly one million hectares of exploration leases
CALGARY – In another sign the bloom is off the boom for the oilsands, the…
Liberals set up fast-track system for infrastructure bank approvals
OTTAWA – The federal infrastructure bank is many months away from opening its doors, but…
Thrill ride was OK’d hours before deadly state fair accident
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Inspectors repeatedly looked over a thrill ride while it was assembled at…
Use NAFTA talks to lift Canadian telecom protections, prof argues
OTTAWA – Canada’s overall economy — not just consumers — would benefit if Canada were…
Economic growth blows past expectations in May, powered by energy industry
OTTAWA – Economic growth in the country blew past expectations in May, powered by the…
Feds start fiscal year with $68-million surplus, but red ink is on the way
OTTAWA – The federal government started the fiscal year with the tiniest of budgetary surpluses,…