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Company that runs B.C. casino says it follows rules on money laundering
RICHMOND, B.C. – The head of a company that runs a British Columbia casino alleged…
New York real estate developer buys Trump drawing at auction
NEW YORK – A New York real estate developer and former business partner of President…
Thousands of dishwashers recalled in Canada due to potential fire hazard
OTTAWA – Health Canada is issuing a recall notice for thousands of dishwashers that it…
Catalan leaders plan legal challenge to Spain’s takeover
MADRID – Catalonia’s political leaders plan to bring a legal challenge to prevent the Spanish…
Commenting returns to Sun newspaper websites after two-year absence
TORONTO – Reader commenting is returning to Postmedia Network Inc.’s Sun newspaper websites after a…
Conde Nast drops Terry Richardson after misconduct claims
LONDON – Conde Nast International says it is severing ties with Terry Richardson, the U.S.…
Saudi Arabia plans to build futuristic city for innovators
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia’s powerful crown prince on Tuesday announced plans to build…
Sears-Whirlpool curtail relationship after 100 years
NEW YORK – Sears will no longer sell Whirlpool-branded appliances, curtailing a business relationship that…
Regulator urged to push companies to set targets for women on boards
TORONTO – Canada’s biggest securities regulator says it may be time to strengthen its measures…
UPS Canada launching bike shipping pilot project in Toronto, eyeing other sites
TORONTO – UPS Canada is launching a new cargo bike delivery pilot project in Toronto…
Highlights from the federal government’s fall economic update, tabled Tuesday
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals gave an update Tuesday on the government’s finances, and with…
Bombardier could lower C Series deliveries for year because of engine issues
MONTREAL – Bombardier Inc. could be set to announce next week that it won’t meet…
Commander of 1st flight of space shuttle Challenger dies
PHOENIX – Paul Weitz, a retired NASA astronaut who commanded the first flight of the…
Kaspersky: We uploaded US documents but quickly deleted them
PARIS – Sometime in 2014, a group of analysts walked into the office of Eugene…
Latest census numbers showcase Canada’s ever-evolving ethnic diversity
OTTAWA – A decade ago, the CBC series “Little Mosque on the Prairie” won international…
Marijuana company Canopy Growth forms strategic partnership in Jamaica
SMITH FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. has signed a deal to form a strategic…
Toxins in widespread use excluded from EPA chemical review
BILLINGS, Mont. – Spurred by the chemical industry, President Donald Trump’s administration is retreating from…
Ford issues recalls for big vans and F-150 trucks; van wiring issue led to fires
DETROIT – Ford has recalled more than 100,000 full-sized vans and F-150 trucks in North…
CBS names Jeff Glor as evening news anchor
NEW YORK – CBS News stayed within its ranks on Wednesday to name correspondent Jeff…
Canada’s Walk of Fame to add Donovan Bailey, Anna Paquin, Viola Desmond and more
TORONTO – Six influential Canadians from the circles of sports, entertainment and culture will be…
Weinstein Co. targeted in new claims of sexual misconduct
NEW YORK – Attorney Gloria Allred on Wednesday pressed The Weinstein Co. to create a…
Sears liquidation puts pressure on feds to protect workers’ pensions
OTTAWA – Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains says the federal government will consider legislation to protect…
Suncor earnings up on record production, throughput and better prices
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU) says improved oil prices and record oilsands production helped…
NYC hotel offers ‘Stranger Things’ room package through 2018
New York residents and visitors anticipating the Friday release of the second season of Netflix’s…