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Venezuelans confused over new bills under economic overhaul
CARACAS, Venezuela – Venezuelans confused over the new banknotes popping out of their ATMs on…
N.S. report calls for restrictions on clearcutting, ‘ecological forestry’
HALIFAX – A new report is calling for fundamental changes in how trees are harvested…
U.S. to impose anti-dumping duties of 24% plus on Canadian-made pipe
The United States has opened a new battleground in its trade war with the world,…
Toronto market falls, reversing earlier energy gains stemming from Trump comments
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index lost some ground in Tuesday trading, reversing morning gains…
Quebec finance minister says Trump tariffs having impact on the ground
MONTREAL – Quebec’s finance minister says the protectionist measures of the Trump administration are already…
Nunavut’s Lupin gold mine fined for not filing environmental reports on time
IQALUIT, Nunavut – The owner of an inactive gold mine in Nunavut has been fined…
Canada’s cattle producers tightening their belts as drought diminishes pastures
Cattle producers on the Prairies are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst…
Key decision coming in battle over Greater Toronto Area real estate data
TORONTO – The end might be near for a seven-year battle that has kept the…
Royal Bank reports third-quarter profit up from year ago, raises dividend
TORONTO – Royal Bank of Canada set the tone for the latest round of big…
Suncor restarting Edmonton refinery after power outage stalls production
CALGARY – Suncor Energy Inc. says it is in the process of restarting production at…
Scent of smoke: B.C. wineries look for ways to cut wildfire risks
VANCOUVER – Winemakers can only hope the scent of smoke that’s in the air across…
Aeroplan members get more certainty after deal, despite lingering questions
MONTREAL – Aeroplan members have more certainty about the future of their points now that…
Canada ‘very encouraged’ by progress on US-Mexican NAFTA talks: Freeland
OTTAWA – Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says she’s “very encouraged” by signals from Washington…
WestJet cutting back on capacity in a bid to reverse first loss in 13 years
WestJet Airlines is cancelling service between Montreal and Quebec City and cutting back on flights…
Clouds clear, and Lowe’s delivers strong second quarter
NEW YORK – Lowe’s rebounded in the second quarter after dismal weather cut into projects…
Attempt to break into Democratic Party voter data thwarted
CHICAGO – An attempt to break into the Democratic National Committee’s massive voter database has…
VW to launch all-electric car sharing in Berlin
FRANKFURT – Volkswagen says it’s launching an all-electric car sharing service in Berlin using its…
Union calls for Canada to buy back Canadian Wheat Board from Saudis over spat
OTTAWA – A union representing transportation workers in Churchill, Man., is calling on Ottawa to…
UK govt says ‘no-deal’ Brexit would mean red tape, expense
LONDON – Businesses could face red tape at the border, customers could see higher credit…
Kroger to phase out plastic bags at all stores
CINCINNATI – The nation’s largest grocery chain has begun to phase out the use of…
Greater Toronto Area realtors can now publish home sales data on their websites
TORONTO – The Supreme Court of Canada’s refusal to hear an appeal from the country’s…
Supreme Court dismisses Burnaby case against Trans Mountain pipeline
The leader of an Indigenous group that hopes to someday own a stake in the…
North American markets slide as metals take a hit amid trade angst
TORONTO – North American stock markets slipped slightly lower Thursday as metals took a hit…
Senate backs $854B bill to fund health, education, military
WASHINGTON – The Senate approved an $854 billion measure Thursday that funds much of the…