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Canada’s other contentious energy export sees strong growth potential
CALGARY – As Canada’s attention is increasingly focused on the polarizing oil exports debate, another…
Loblaw shareholders to vote on union proposal for independent chair
TORONTO – Shareholders of Loblaw Companies Ltd. are being asked to vote on a proposal…
US durable goods orders up 2.6 per cent in March
WASHINGTON – Orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rose 2.6 per cent in March, but a…
Alcohol charges against 2 Canadian pilots dropped after blood samples destroyed
LONDON – Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have dropped charges against two Canadian pilots accused…
Explosion at Husky refinery in Wisconsin sends several people to hospital
CALGARY – A tank containing crude oil or asphalt exploded at a Wisconsin refinery owned…
Another interprovincial beer battle is brewing in New Brunswick over craft beer
FREDERICTON – The “Free the Beer” slogan is being heard again when it comes to…
Ford Canada spared from parent’s plan to cut most car models from lineup by 2020
TORONTO – Ford’s decision to discontinue almost all of its car models in North America…
Fairfax eyeing some U.S. stores after Toys “R” Us Canada purchase
TORONTO – Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd.’s president Paul Rivett says its plans for Toys “R”…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Notley says B.C. pipeline court challenge illogical, harmful if successful
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says the B.C. government’s attempt to get court backing…
Broad rally helps boost Toronto stocks, U.S. markets also gain ground
A broad-based rally helped Canada’s largest stock index close with a triple-digit gain Thursday, while…
PBO pegs cost of extended drug patents at $270M a year for feds, $392M for Cdns
OTTAWA – An extension of drug patent protections in the Canada-EU free trade deal could…
Retail landscape revealed in British Columbia’s proposed pot laws
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has unveiled its plan for regulating the sale of recreational…
Smoky fire that forced evacuations out at Wisconsin refinery
Authorities said Thursday that a fire at a northwestern Wisconsin refinery where an explosion injured…
HBC says Saks data breach lasted up to 9 months until contained March 31
TORONTO – A previously announced data breach at Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and…
How the government hopes to strengthen intellectual property in Canada
OTTAWA – The federal government has unveiled new measures on intellectual property as it seeks…
Wisconsin city returning to normal after oil refinery fire
Authorities said Friday they believe there’s no further danger to the public in northwestern Wisconsin…
Aimia chairman urges shareholders to be patient about speed of turnaround
MONTREAL – The chairman of loyalty rewards company Aimia Inc. urged shareholders to stick with…
Mining Association says Nutrien layoffs part of systemic rail issue
CALGARY – Nutrien Inc.’s decision to lay off more than 1,000 employees at its potash…
Toronto stock market shut down, while U.S. markets flat; Loonie edges down
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was shut down early Friday afternoon after technical issues…
TD Bank raises 5-year posted mortgage rate, Royal Bank also upping rate
TORONTO – Two of Canada’s biggest banks are raising their benchmark mortgage rates. Royal Bank…
AP Explains: A look at DNA-sharing services and privacy
NEW YORK – The use of a genealogy website to track down a suspected California…
British grocer Sainsbury’s in merger talks with Walmart unit
LONDON – Sainsbury’s, the U.K.’s second-biggest grocery chain, said Saturday it is in advanced discussions…
TSX to reopen Monday after ‘hardware failure’ causes outage Friday
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index will be open for business on Monday, after an…