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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…
Two Indigenous protesters ordered to end protest at fish company
VANCOUVER – Fish farming company Marine Harvest says the B-C Supreme Court has ordered two…
NAFTA sticking points: A list of impediments holding up a deal
WASHINGTON – The NAFTA negotiations could continue for a while, with U.S. trade czar Robert…
Company says gas leak caused explosion at Houston-area plant
HOUSTON – Officials say a gas leak caused an explosion and brief flash fire at…
The growing impatience of an industry town: ‘This has really created tension’
PICTOU, N.S. – The picturesque harbour town of Pictou, N.S., has had an uneasy relationship…
Experts concerned about global rise of facial recognition technology
TORONTO – Based on recent announcements by the likes of Facebook, Live Nation and a…
Ex-coal exec chases US Senate seat despite GOP primary loss
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Despite losing the Republican primary in a distant third place, convicted ex-coal…
Mexico suspends charter company in Cuba airliner crash
MEXICO CITY – Mexican authorities temporarily suspended a charter company which owned a passenger jet…
Hydro One’s planned merger with U.S. energy firm Avista passes another hurdle
TORONTO – Hydro One Ltd. and Avista Corp. say their proposed merger has cleared another…