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First Quantum reports progress at Panama copper mine, posts profit

First Quantum reports progress at Panama copper mine, posts profit

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says shipments of copper concentrate have begun leaving a contentious mine in Panama that had been shuttered, boosting its second-quarter results.
Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Senator says U.S. tariffs from Trump White House damaging for Washington state

Opponents from Washington state of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats against Canada are vowing to fight, saying the ongoing trade war has delivered a heavy blow to American border communities. In a conference call led by Democrat U.S.
Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

Report raises questions about First Nations ownership in major projects

OTTAWA — A new think tank report is questioning how the federal and provincial governments' sprint to build major infrastructure projects might affect Indigenous Peoples' rights — and warns that it could end up pitting Indigenous communities against
Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

Ottawa threatens to pull Toronto's housing funding over sixplex decision

OTTAWA — Claiming the city is falling short on its promise to ramp up density, federal Housing Minister Gregor Robertson is threatening to pull some of Toronto's housing funding.
Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

Trump announces more trade deals as deadline looms for higher tariffs on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump announced more trade deals this week as his deadline for Canada and the United States to negotiate a new economic and security agreement draws closer.
S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. markets up after U.S.-Japan trade deal

S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. markets up after U.S.-Japan trade deal

TORONTO — Gains in consumer and financial stocks helped lift Canada's main stock index to finish higher Wednesday, while U.S. markets reached new highs after the announcement of a U.S.-Japan trade deal. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 51.
Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton

Annual Regina comic book convention goes the way of planet Krypton

REGINA — An annual Saskatchewan comic and pop culture convention has gone the way of Superman's planet Krypton, leaving behind a trail of sad and disappointed fans.
Nova Scotia must double housing starts to restore pre-COVID affordability: report

Nova Scotia must double housing starts to restore pre-COVID affordability: report

HALIFAX — Canada’s national housing agency says the number of annual residential construction starts in Nova Scotia must double for ten years for the market to reach pre-pandemic affordability levels, a target the province says is doable — with multi
Whitecap, fresh off Veren deal, reports higher production in Q2

Whitecap, fresh off Veren deal, reports higher production in Q2

CALGARY — Whitecap Resources Inc., fresh off its $15-billion combination with Veren Inc., has reported higher revenues and oil and gas production in its latest quarterly results. The Calgary-based oil and gas producer says net income was $310.
Premiers praise Carney and one another as they wrap up meetings in Ontario

Premiers praise Carney and one another as they wrap up meetings in Ontario

HUNTSVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe wrapped three days of meetings with his fellow premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday with a message he admitted he wouldn't have sent over the past decade.
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