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Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook sues Trump administration to block her attempted firing

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has sued the Trump administration in an effort to overturn the president’s attempt to fire her, launching an unprecedented legal battle that could significantly reshape the Fed’s longstanding polit
US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

US economy grows 3.3% in second quarter, government says, in second estimate of April-June growth

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy rebounded this spring from a first-quarter downturn due to fallout from President Donald Trump’s trade wars . In an upgrade from its first estimate in July, the Commerce Department said Thursday that U.S.
US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

US applications for jobless benefits fell last week as layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as employers appear to be holding onto their workers even as the economy has slowed . Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug.
LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made

LeBlanc leaves Washington with a sense that progress has been made

WASHINGTON — Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said he left Washington Wednesday with a sense that progress was made after a meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is 'substantial'

Canada Post urges union to revisit offers, says gap between parties is 'substantial'

OTTAWA — Canada Post is urging the Canadian Union of Postal Workers to revisit its offers after meeting at the bargaining table Wednesday.
As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts

As provinces set to get smoking lawsuit cash, advocates seek more mitigation efforts

MONTREAL — Anti-smoking advocates urged the provinces and territories to use money from a historic tobacco settlement on public health programs as the provinces are set to receive initial amounts starting Friday.
EQB reports lower Q3 adjusted net income, raises dividend

EQB reports lower Q3 adjusted net income, raises dividend

TORONTO — EQB Inc. reported adjusted net income of $80.3 million during the third quarter, marking a 32 per cent decline from the previous year.
No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says

No rush on new crude oil pipelines, Trans Mountain chief executive says

CALGARY — The chief executive at Trans Mountain Corp. says there should be ample pipeline space to get Canadian crude oil to market until at least 2030 without the need for a whole new project being built from scratch.
BC Lottery Corp. says it was 'ambushed' by Fintrac in money laundering investigation

BC Lottery Corp. says it was 'ambushed' by Fintrac in money laundering investigation

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Lottery Corp.
Hudbay resuming operations at Manitoba mine after wildfire spurred evacuation in July

Hudbay resuming operations at Manitoba mine after wildfire spurred evacuation in July

TORONTO — Hudbay Minerals Inc. says it's resuming its Snow Lake mining operations after it halted work in July due to wildfires in northwestern Manitoba.
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