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Back to school: How mature students can fund continuing education
VANCOUVER – When Kear Porttris decided to pursue a university degree in 2010, he had…
Shipping firm blames fee hike on federal measures to protect right whales
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – A Newfoundland shipping firm is raising its fees, blaming higher costs…
Fox’s James Murdoch slams Trump’s Charlottesville response
NEW YORK – The CEO of 21st Century Fox denounced racism and terrorists while expressing…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Tech companies continue efforts to banish extremist accounts
NEW YORK – Tech companies’ efforts to banish extremist groups and individuals are continuing as…
Reports: China accuses luxury e-retailer of smuggling
BEIJING – The founder of a Chinese luxury online retailer has been extradited from Indonesia…
China’s Great Wall considers bid for Fiat Chrysler Jeep unit
BEIJING – Chinese SUV maker Great Wall Motors is considering making a bid to buy…
CIBC divorce from PC Financial shines light on bruised loyalty card industry
MONTREAL – Another divorce in Canada’s loyalty card sector has consumers stuck in the middle…
Why AI visionary Andrew Ng teaches humans to teach computers
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Andrew Ng has led teams at Google and Baidu that have…
Ont. court approves Home Capital class-action lawsuit settlement
LONDON, Ont. – Embattled alternative mortgage lender Home Capital Group (TSX:HCG) is another step closer…
B.C. Green party exerts pressure on riding sharing, promises legislation
VANCOUVER – The Green party in British Columbia is planning to keep up the pressure…
Boeing, Northrop get contracts for nuclear missile work
WASHINGTON – The Air Force said Monday it has awarded contracts to Boeing Co. and…
Judge orders Montana congressman photographed, fingerprinted
HELENA, Mont. – A judge has ordered Montana Rep. Greg Gianforte to be photographed and…
Ford, Chinese partner look at possible electric car venture
BEIJING – Ford Motor Co. and a Chinese automaker said Tuesday they are looking into…
Oakville, Ont., council votes to give heritage status for Glen Abbey
TORONTO – Glen Abbey, one of Canada’s most famous golf courses, received some protection from…
Canadian banks earnings season expected to be strong thanks to robust economy
TORONTO – Canada’s biggest banks could deliver another profitable season for investors as third-quarter results…
Vanishing kelp: Warm ocean takes toll on undersea forests
APPLEDORE ISLAND, Maine – When diving in the Gulf of Maine a few years back,…
June retail sales a bright spot for Canadian economy: economists
OTTAWA – Canadian retail sales rose slightly in June and continue to be a bright…
Mark Wahlberg tops Forbes list of highest-paid actors
NEW YORK – “Transformers: The Last Knight” star Mark Wahlberg has outmuscled Dwayne Johnson to…
British Columbia ends 2016-17 fiscal year with $2.7 billion surplus
VICTORIA – The B.C. government ended the last fiscal year with a surplus of $2.7…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Canadian railways call for infrastructure spending despite large grain shipments
MONTREAL – The country’s two largest railways are calling for federal investments to boost the…
Walker aides assure legislators Foxconn will change economy
MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Scott Walker’s top aides offered legislators another round of assurances Tuesday…
It was Canada’s big prize: Is Chapter 19 still worth fighting for in new NAFTA?
WASHINGTON – It was Canada’s ultimate prize in the original free-trade deal with the U.S.:…