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Las Vegas attack leaves costly wake for uninsured Canadian victims
CALGARY – Hudson Mack says he doesn’t know the cost of his Victoria-based son’s intensive…
Lacklustre trade deficit data weakens Canadian dollar, Toronto stock index up
TORONTO – The loonie weakened against a strengthening U.S. dollar amid a series of trade…
Three commissioners named to plan minimum wage increase to $15 in B.C.
VICTORIA – British Columbia’s labour minister has appointed an economist to lead a commission to…
Former U.S. energy secretary says communication key for energy project approval
CALGARY – The former U.S. secretary of energy in the Obama administration says there are…
House passes GOP budget in key step for upcoming tax debate
WASHINGTON – The House on Thursday passed a $4.1 trillion budget plan that promises deep…
QB Newton on sexist remarks: My comments were unacceptable
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Cam Newton apologized Thursday night in a Twitter video post for sexist…
Ontario to tackle ticket scalper bots, home warranties, real estate rules
TORONTO – Ontario is seeking to strengthen consumer protection rules around home warranties, ticket sales,…
Bell Canada adding 150 jobs in New Brunswick with new national service centre
FREDERICTON – Bell Canada is locating a national service centre in Fredericton that’s expected to…
Union: Two sides remain far apart in GM CAMI strike
INGERSOLL, Ont. – The union representing about 2,500 striking workers at GM’s CAMI assembly plant…
Labour data ‘impressive’ as Canada adds jobs for 10th straight month
OTTAWA – The labour market posted a 10th-straight month of net job gains in September…
A timeline of the commercial dispute between Boeing and Bombardier
A timeline of the commercial dispute between Boeing and Bombardier: – April 27: Chicago-based Boeing…
Hibernia operator fined $80k after pleading guilty in crude oil spill
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – The company that runs the Hibernia platform off Newfoundland has pleaded…
Contract negotiations begin for 5,000 Bell clerical employees in Ontario, Quebec
MONTREAL – Bell Canada and the union representing 5,000 of its office workers in Quebec…
Tight oil export pipeline capacity expected to persist as Energy East cancelled
CALGARY – It’s more vital than ever that three other pipelines to oil export markets…
EPA to ease emission restrictions on coal-fired power plants
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is moving to roll back the centerpiece of President Barack…
Protesters rally across Russia on Putin’s 65th birthday
MOSCOW – In a challenge to President Vladimir Putin on his 65th birthday, protesters rallied…
Spanish unionists find their voice in huge Barcelona rally
BARCELONA, Spain – Spanish unionists in Catalonia finally found their voice on Sunday, resurrecting Spain’s…
‘Blade Runner 2049’ pulls in older guys but few others
NEW YORK – “Blade Runner 2049” had the pedigree, the stars and the stellar reviews.…
ECB: Banks generally ready for rising rates
FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank says banks under its jurisdiction appear well-prepared to face…
Poll suggests Canadians appear pessimistic about their economic futures
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests the political battle constantly waged for the support of…
Environmental groups denounce Trump override of climate plan
HAZARD, Ky. – A coalition of left-leaning states and environmental groups are vowing to fight…
Two PMs, one U.S. capital: Trudeau, Harper talk NAFTA in D.C. on same day
WASHINGTON – In an ironic scheduling twist, the current prime minister and his predecessor will…
Engineers: lives lost in Mexico quake could have been saved
MEXICO CITY – Warm lighting would enhance the wood floors’ natural glow, the developer promised,…
Canada tops G7 in latest IMF estimate for 2017 economic growth, No. 2 in 2018
TORONTO – The International Monetary Fund has raised its estimate for Canada’s economic growth rate…