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Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

Bank of Canada hoping for better look at 'complicated' inflation picture

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada will get a fresh look at national inflation figures this week — a picture that's been particularly murky as of late amid tax changes and trade wars.
Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

The court-appointed receiver of a Yukon gold mine that suffered a catastrophic heap-leach facility failure last year said it plans to sell the mine and will be seeking approval within the week to start the process.
Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

Carney travelling to Europe for security, defence talks with EU, NATO

BRUSSELS — Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Europe on Sunday for back-to-back summits where he is expected to make major commitments for Canada on security and defence.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

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: HBC Hudson's Bay is expected to be back in court Monday, when it will ask a judge to approve a $6-million deal to transfer three of its leases to B.C.
Pilot and passenger die in plane crash near Vermilion, Alberta

Pilot and passenger die in plane crash near Vermilion, Alberta

VERMILION — A pilot and passenger have died in a plane crash near an airport in central Alberta. RCMP say they were dispatched to the crash shortly after noon on Saturday, and the plane was located approximately 1.
Sunken Bayesian superyacht lifted from waters off Sicily as salvage operation completed

Sunken Bayesian superyacht lifted from waters off Sicily as salvage operation completed

PORTICELLO, Italy (AP) — A British-flagged luxury superyacht that sank off Sicily last year , killing U.K.
Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

Ottawa considering 'combination of approaches' to 20% military pay hike

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty's office says it's considering a “combination of approaches” to boosting pay for armed service members, including introducing retention bonuses for “stress trades.
Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

Canada Transport Minister Freeland 'dismayed' by BC Ferries deal with Chinese company

VICTORIA — Canada's transport minister says she is "dismayed" BC Ferries contracted a Chinese state-owned shipyard to build four new vessels in the current geopolitical context that includes "unjustified" tariffs on Canada.
Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

Sixteen billion passwords may have been stolen. Here's how to protect yourself

TORONTO — A Lithuanian cybersecurity news outlet says it uncovered a leak of 16 billion passwords that may grant access to Apple, Google, Facebook accounts and more.
Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

Liberals, Conservatives pass major projects legislation in House of Commons

OTTAWA — Conservative members of Parliament voted with the minority Liberal government to pass its marquee major projects legislation Friday evening, setting it up to become law before Canada Day.
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