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How investigators cracked an alleged business immigration scam on P.E.I.
It started with a fancy watch nabbed at Halifax’s international airport. But newly released search…
WestJet faces criticism for asking passengers to film flight attendants at work
MONTREAL – WestJet Airlines Inc. is facing criticism after asking some of its frequent flyers…
Scotiabank takes 51 per cent controlling interest in Peru’s Banco Cencosud
TORONTO – Scotiabank continues to expand its footprint in Latin America, with a plan to…
McDonald’s serves up bagels amid breakfast war and Tim Hortons franchisee strife
TORONTO – Alongside the Egg McMuffins, hashbrowns and hotcakes that have been on McDonald’s menus…
Feds to boost G7 security by flying in 3,000 officers, German shepherds
OTTAWA – The federal government plans to spend more than $2.2 million to fly roughly…
Aide to Iowa governor touts Apple deal, gets job at company
IOWA CITY, Iowa – A top aide to Gov. Kim Reynolds took a management job…
Prosecutor: Man’s drink scam defrauded Ne-Yo, Brian McKnight
CINCINNATI – A New Jersey man is accused of running a multimillion-dollar scam that bilked…
5 things to know about Canadian Tire’s new acquisition, Helly Hansen
Canadian Tire Corp. announced Thursday its plans to acquire Norwegian outdoor apparel brand Helly Hansen…
What to know before saying ‘yes’ to an online wedding dress
Carol Hickins’ wedding dress arrived at her office “in a plastic bag inside a brown…
Tim Hortons president vows to improve relationship with franchisees after unrest
TORONTO – Tim Hortons is ready to make amends. President Alex Macedo has been crisscrossing…
Telus postpaid wireless subscribers up 9%, but lower than Big Three rivals
TORONTO – Telus Corp. joined the club of Canadian wireless providers that posted stronger subscriber…
Canadian Tire’s Helly Hansen deal could be launch pad for global expansion: CEO
Canadian Tire Corp. views its $985-million acquisition of Norwegian outdoor clothing and gear maker Helly…
Dr. Dre loses trademark claim against ‘Dr. Drai’
Dr. Dre has lost his trademark fight against Dr. Drai. Dre, the rap mogul and…
Grain handling group says CP Rail unfairly sharing blame for transport ills
CALGARY – The onus for improving grain transportation in Canada is not just on the…
Alberta premier confident pipeline talks will succeed by May 31 deadline
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says she’s confident talks aimed at getting construction of…
Jim Balsillie warns of ‘surveillance capitalism’ by Facebook and Google
OTTAWA – Lawmakers delving into the Facebook data scandal heard calls Thursday for substantial regulatory…
Marley’s granddaughter wants accountability for police stop
NEW YORK – Bob Marley’s granddaughter said Thursday that she felt like her life was…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Death Dealer painting outshines Superman comic at auction
CHICAGO – Superman may be the Man of Steel, but he’s no Death Dealer. Comic…
Competition Bureau to ‘shine a light’ on internet industry with market study
TORONTO – The federal competition watchdog says he wants to “shine a light” on Canada’s…
Price may cut back video games, pitches Saturday at Toronto
NEW YORK – David Price considers himself a gamer — both on and off the…
Thomson Reuters reports Q1 loss on one-time charge on financial and risk sale
TORONTO – Thomson Reuters Corp. reported a loss in its first quarter as it took…
Yellow Pages reports $919K Q1 loss compared with $5.1M loss a year ago
MONTREAL – Yellow Pages Ltd. reported a loss of $919,000 in its latest quarter compared…
Italian researchers develop lighter, cheaper robotic hand
ROME – Italian researchers on Thursday unveiled a new robotic hand they say allows users…