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S&P/TSX composite index makes gains while U.S. markets dip

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was making gains in late-morning trading Tuesday while U.S. markets were dipping lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was...

Union Pacific wants to merge with Norfolk Southern, build a transcontinental railroad

The railroads said the tie-up would streamline deliveries of raw materials and goods across the country. OMAHA, Neb. — Union Pacific is seeking...

Why Boston Pizza could be sole survivor among Vancouver restaurant income funds

The last year has seen two attempts to buy out Vancouver-based restaurant income funds. An open question is whether there will be a third....

B.C. businesses scramble to get CUSMA compliant

Many B.C. business owners are scrambling ahead of U.S. plans to levy a 35 per cent tariff starting Aug. 1 on Canadian imports that...

Gov. Tina Kotek signs 5 bills to promote housing production

Oregon passes five bills to ease housing construction, fund infrastructure, and promote middle housing to tackle affordability and homelessness. PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon...

Carney says trade talks in ‘intense phase’ after Trump scores win with European Union

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday that Canada's negotiations with the United States are in an "intense phase" after President Donald Trump...

Air Canada flight attendants start voting on strike mandate

MONTREAL — Air Canada flight attendants start voting today on whether to give a strike mandate to their union. The vote, running through to...

Farmers react to Gov. Kotek’s pause on proposed farm stand rule changes

Many were able to breathe a sigh of relief after the governor's announcement, made after outcry from some of the state's most popular family...

Farm stand rule changes put on pause, Gov. Kotek says, after significant blowback

Several of Oregon's most popular family farms took to social media this week, fearing proposed rule changes they said could put them out of...

Ottawa’s foreign worker cap is already being felt

As the federal government issues fewer permits for foreign workers, some British Columbians say they’re already feeling strained. Migrant workers whose work permits are...

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