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Island firm to supply two helicopters for national firefighting fleet

A North Saanich aviation company will provide helicopters as part of the federal government’s first reserve of firefighting aircraft to help provinces and territories...

S&P/TSX composite closes up more than 350 points amid hopes of end to Iran war

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index ended more than 350 points higher on Monday, led by the basic materials sector, while oil prices fell...

Mario Canseco: Most Canadians support legal gambling but 66% say it harms society, poll finds

The first national lottery authorized in Canada was developed in 1974 to raise funds for the Montreal 1976 Summer Olympics. Five decades later, the...

S&P/TSX composite up, oil down, amid hopes end to Iran war nearing

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up more than 300 points while the price of oil fell in late-morning trading on hopes that...

Rob Shaw: Housing groups urge B.C. government to stop delaying Ottawa deal

Frustrated B.C. construction and development groups are urging the province’s housing minister to quit delaying what could be a cash windfall from Ottawa for...

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Toronto Tech Week Toronto Tech Week will see...

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming to the Portland area. Here’s what to expect

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck stopped at Washington Square Mall on May 23 and will be at the Clackamas Town Center on May 30....

Rob Shaw: The Site C dam John Horgan once tried to stop now bears his name

John Horgan would probably find it amusing to hear that his old government colleagues named the Site C dam after him. After all, at...

RAJ Sports to consolidate 200-plus employees in new HQ

The Portland Fire and Portland Thorns ownership is expanding its lease at the Evergreen Corporate Center. PORTLAND, Ore. — This story comes from...

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