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Orchestra cancels season over money woes; no pay for staff
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The curtain’s closing on a Pennsylvania orchestra. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Philharmonic said…
Caisse posts 5 per cent return; says Quebec light rail bill must be passed ASAP
MONTREAL – The Quebec government must act quickly and pass a bill allowing construction to…
In Brad Wall, private sector had ally whose voice rang louder than most
With Brad Wall’s departure from politics, the private sector is losing an ally whose voice…
Trump to request possible probe of China trade practices
BEDMINSTER, N.J. – Even as he seeks Beijing’s help on North Korea, President Donald Trump…
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
TORONTO – Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming…
Disney merchandise commemorates 2 rides that are closing
ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney created limited-edition merchandise for two theme park rides that are closing.…
Eurozone industry shows signs of slowing amid euro’s rise
LONDON – Industrial output across the 19 countries that make up the eurozone fell in…
China to cut off North Korean imports under UN sanctions
BEIJING – China announced Monday it will cut off imports of North Korean coal, iron…
No ‘Game of Thrones’ in latest HBO hacker leak
NEW YORK – Hackers continue to pester HBO, but didn’t release any material related to…
British cybersecurity expert pleads not guilty to US charges
MILWAUKEE – A British cybersecurity researcher credited with helping curb a recent worldwide ransomware attack…
Netflix wins ‘Scandal’ creator Rhimes in blow to Disney, ABC
NEW YORK – Netflix has lured Shonda Rhimes, the well-regarded creator of TV series “Scandal”…
Ontario business groups raise concerns about province’s planned labour reforms
TORONTO – The Ontario government’s plan for major labour reforms would have significant side effects…
First Nation sues CN Rail over northern Ontario oil spills
TORONTO – A northern Ontario Indigenous community is suing CN Rail for alleged environmental and…
Top Fed official tells AP: Bond portfolio could shrink soon
NEW YORK – A top Federal Reserve official suggested Monday that the Fed will likely…
Music service Pandora names Dish streaming exec Lynch as CEO
NEW YORK – Music service Pandora named a new CEO on Monday as it wrestles…
Small businesses affected by B.C. wildfires get emergency grants
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Small businesses affected by devastating wildfires in British Columbia will be…
China says US trade probe would violate international rules
BEIJING – China criticized President Donald Trump’s order for a possible U.S. trade investigation of…
Tiki torch manufacturer president ‘appalled’ at protesters
COLUMBUS, Ga. – The head of the Georgia-based company that makes Tiki torches says he…
Home sales may be starting to “bottom out” in Golden Horeshoe: CREA
OTTAWA – The number of homes sold in July fell for the fourth consecutive month…
Bell Aliant says double cable cut that led to cell outages was ‘perfect storm’
HALIFAX – Bell Aliant says a widespread outage of its East Coast telecommunications network this…
St. Lawrence Seaway cargo shipments up 18 per cent in first half of season
MONTREAL – The St. Lawrence Seaway is recovering from the worst cargo season in years…
Sears Canada to create fund for laid off employees who received no severance
TORONTO – Lawyers representing workers at Sears Canada and the company have reached a deal…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Canada’s NAFTA demands: Good luck with that, say skeptical U.S. trade vets
WASHINGTON – Some of Canada’s key demands in the upcoming NAFTA renegotiation will be a…