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Ontario Real Estate Association says pro-candidate ads were put up ‘in error’
TORONTO – The Ontario Real Estate Association is pulling four election-focused billboard advertisements as it…
Federal budget bill quietly proposes tool to ease penalties for corporate crime
OTTAWA – A federal proposal that would allow prosecutors to suspend criminal charges against companies…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Toronto’s main stock index closes up slightly, U.S. markets and loonie dip
Canada’s main stock index closed up slightly Tuesday as oil rose, while the loonie and…
B.C. premier receives lukewarm reception at Chamber of Commerce luncheon
VICTORIA – Premier John Horgan told a group of business leaders in Victoria that he…
Conifex buying U.S. sawmills for $258 million to add 50 per cent more capacity
VANCOUVER – Conifex Timber Inc. says it has reached an agreement with Blue Wolf Capital…
Kinder Morgan CEO ‘appreciates’ feds’ offer but time short to save pipeline
CALGARY – A federal commitment to compensate investors if the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is…
Group wants governments to consider basic personal income in Nova Scotia
HALIFAX – High poverty rates and reliance on food banks are evidence the time has…
Trump reversal of mining pollution rule challenged in court
BILLINGS, Mont. – Environmental groups challenged the Trump administration in federal court Wednesday over its…
Trudeau and Merkel talk trade, climate change ahead of June G7 summit
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has spoken to German Chancellor Angela Merkel about making…
HSBC discounts variable mortgage rates as competition intensifies
TORONTO – HSBC says it is discounting its variable mortgage rate starting Thursday to a…
Hundreds of Fort McMurray insurance claims unresolved two years after wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Deadlines have been extended for hundreds of insurance claims that remain…
Major U.S. investors keeping eye on Canada as Trudeau pushes trade in Manhattan
NEW YORK – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will work the room at a business luncheon…
Apps and websites help air passengers get compensation for flight problems
MONTREAL – Airline passengers who use social media to vent their rage at being stuck…
Quebec won’t introduce tip-sharing mechanism sought by restaurant owners
MONTREAL – The Quebec government is nixing a proposal by restaurant owners to have a…
What to do if your taxes are under CRA review or audit
TORONTO – Many Canadians are watching their mailboxes and inboxes for a personal income tax…
CN Rail to pay more than $1 million for violating Environmental Protection Act
MONTREAL – Canadian National Railway has been fined more than $1 million for violating the…
DavidsTea co-founder’s proxy battle goes cyber with launch of website
MONTREAL – A new front has opened up in the proxy battle for DavidsTea after…
National chain backs down in dispute over name of N.S. barber shop
HALIFAX – A national chain of men’s barber shops is backing down in its dispute…
Here’s a list of April inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA – Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in April, Statistics Canada…
Here’s a list April inflation rates for Canadian provinces, territories
OTTAWA – Canada’s national annual inflation rate was 2.2 per cent in April, Statistics Canada…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock…
Le Chateau planning more store closures as e-commerce hits business
MONTREAL – Le Chateau Inc. says e-commerce has forced it to close 52 stores in…
Judge rejects lawsuit against Fox by ex-host Andrea Tantaros
NEW YORK – A judge threw out a New York lawsuit Friday against Fox News…