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Trudeau promotes women’s rights during Davos speech
DAVOS, Switzerland – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hailed Canada as an example for the world…
Suit alleges Motel 6 discriminated against Latino customers
PHOENIX – A civil rights group sued Motel 6 on Tuesday, alleging it discriminated against…
Music firms sue to keep hit songs off fitness streaming app
ATLANTA – Some of the nation’s largest recording studios have joined forces in an effort…
Uber driver in US illegally charged with 4 California rapes
LOS ANGELES – A Mexican man living in the U.S. illegally used his job as…
Saudi corruption sweep to move to trial with 95 detained
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi authorities are still holding 95 people in a purported…
CEO says company working to stop ‘Tide pod challenge’
NEW YORK – Procter & Gamble says it’s working to stop the “Tide Pod challenge,”…
US home sales tumbled 3.6 per cent in December
WASHINGTON – U.S. home sales slid 3.6 per cent in December, as rising prices and…
The next act for Whitman, chief of Katzenberg’s NewTV
NEW YORK – Hewlett-Packard CEO Meg Whitman, one of the most powerful women in the…
Equifax Canada seeks to regain trust in its security after major U.S. breach
TORONTO – Equifax Canada’s reputation took a hit after its U.S. parent revealed a massive…
Aurora-CanniMed $1B cannabis deal puts pressure on competitors
Aurora Cannabis Inc.’s friendly billion-dollar deal to buy rival licensed producer CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. marks…
Eastern refineries could save millions by buying more Canadian oil: CERI report
CALGARY – Refineries in central and Atlantic Canada could save money on oil costs and…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Loonie surges 3/4 of a cent against greenback, TSX down despite oil price rally
TORONTO – The loonie jumped nearly three-quarters of a cent Wednesday, punching above the 81-cent…
Like their Tory predecessors, Liberals urged to shed light on Pacific Rim deal
OTTAWA – A little over two years ago, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau criticized the then-Conservative…
In Davos, European leaders try to counterbalance Trump views
DAVOS, Switzerland – European leaders came to the defence of free trade and global co-operation…
Ontario elevator report: 5 key recommendations
TORONTO – Five key recommendations in the report by retired justice Douglas Cunningham aimed at…
Pilotless planes on the horizon if public acceptance grows, say experts
MONTREAL – Canadians may not be quite ready to fly on a pilotless aircraft but…
Dividend increases predicted as energy companies roll out rare good news reports
CALGARY – A rally in oil prices that started late last year and shows no…
Pilotless planes on the horizon if public acceptance grows, say experts
MONTREAL – Canadians may not be quite ready to fly on a pilotless aircraft but…
Teck says Elkview coal mine dryer out for four to six weeks after incident
VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. says it will take four to six weeks to repair…
Rogers CFO: Blue Jays not for sale, but stock price doesn’t reflect team’s value
TORONTO – Executives at Rogers Communications say there’s no plan to sell the Toronto Blue…
Elevator availability law planned for Ontario; report makes 19 recommendations
TORONTO – Ontario aims to become a global leader in tackling the growing issue of…
Canada exported $1.2B of illegal cannabis in 2017: StatCan estimate
OTTAWA – Not only do Canadians have a knack for growing pot, they’re also adept…
Boeing battle with Bombardier expected to drag on despite Friday decision
MONTREAL – The heated battle between Boeing Co. and Bombardier Inc. over C Series sales…