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Trains moving again after CN derailment in southwestern Ontario: Via Rail

Trains moving again after CN derailment in southwestern Ontario: Via Rail

Trains are moving again after a Canadian National Railway Co. train derailed in southwestern Ontario halting passenger train service.
B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties

B.C.'s independent wood manufacturers decry retroactive U.S. softwood duties

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's independent wood product makers say hundreds of small- and medium-sized manufacturers may be forced to shut down in light of the latest decision from the United States to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood.
Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies

Montreal air quality among worst in the world due to wildfires in Prairies

MONTRÉAL — Environment Canada has issued air quality warnings across southern Quebec due to smoke from wildfires in the Canadian Prairies.
Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

Alberta immigrants say seeing an uptick in anger, rise of racist narratives

EDMONTON — Alberta resident Shamaila Akram says she can handle the increase in racial slurs and derogatory comments being thrown at her, but she worries about her newcomer and immigrant clients.
'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

'Goosebumps' and euphoria after workers trapped in B.C. mine were freed

It was a "euphoric" moment as three drilling company workers were brought to safety after spending more than 60 hours trapped underground in a mine in a remote area of northwestern British Columbia, their employer said Friday.
U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood

U.S. imposing 20.56% anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood

VANCOUVER — British Columbia lumber organizations are condemning the decision by the U.S. Commerce Department to raise anti-dumping duties on Canadian softwood to 20.56 per cent, calling them unjustified, punitive and protectionist. The B.C.
How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

How lessons can be learned from B.C.'s Red Chris mine to help future rescues

A rescuer who has experienced the relief that comes with successfully freeing people trapped underground said lessons from a rescue operation at British Columbia's Red Chris mine can help teams across the country. Mine operator Newmont Corp.
Cenovus floated as potential competing bidder for hostile takeover target MEG Energy

Cenovus floated as potential competing bidder for hostile takeover target MEG Energy

CALGARY — Oilsands giant Cenovus Energy Corp. has been cited by industry watchers as one of the potential competing bidders for MEG Energy Corp., which has spurned an unsolicited offer from Strathcona Resources Ltd.
Automakers are going big on in-car subscriptions. Are customers buying it?

Automakers are going big on in-car subscriptions. Are customers buying it?

Consumers don't want to pay for it. Automakers are still pushing hard. In-car subscriptions have become a growing obsession for many automakers which see strong revenue potential from recurring customer payments.
More lease deals reached for Hudson's Bay locations

More lease deals reached for Hudson's Bay locations

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay has reached deals to sell the leases of six store locations as legal wrangling continues on work to close a deal to sell up to 25 leases to B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu. Legal filings show clothing retailer YM Inc.
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