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Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

Alberta to hold nuclear power consultations as reactor companies weigh opportunities

CALGARY — Alberta plans to hold public consultations this fall on adding nuclear power to the province's energy mix, Premier Danielle Smith said Monday.
Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations.

Trump to put 25% tariffs on Japan and South Korea, new import taxes on five other nations.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on Malaysia, Kazakhstan, South Africa, Laos and Myanmar, all of which would go into effect on Aug. 1.
Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

Canadians will see wages pick up as immigration slows, Conference Board argues

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada expects wage hikes will pick up speed in the coming years as the pace of population growth slows down.
Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

OTTAWA — The federal government and Canada's premiers are greatly overselling the benefits of breaking down internal trade barriers, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives argues in a new report.
Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Wall Street falls as Trump pressures trading partners with new tariffs

Stocks fell on Wall Street as the Trump administration stepped up pressure on trading partners to make deals before punishing tariffs imposed by the U.S. take effect. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gave back 0.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario Premier Doug Ford pitches railway to Ring of Fire, Alberta is on board

Ontario signed an agreement with Alberta to build infrastructure and energy corridors that include a possible railway to the mineral-rich Ring of Fire region, the premiers of both provinces announced on Monday.
Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

Trump delays deadline for trade deals, Canada's deadline remains in place

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump started sending out letters to governments around the world Monday threatening high tariffs in the absence of trade deals — even as he gave himself more time to make those deals.
Mondelez Canada discontinuing Jersey Milk chocolate bars amid low consumer demand

Mondelez Canada discontinuing Jersey Milk chocolate bars amid low consumer demand

TORONTO — Mondelez Canada Inc. says it's no longer producing Jersey Milk chocolate bars.
Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

Oilers playoff run gave Edmonton restaurants a boost: Moneris report

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers failed in their quest to bring the Stanley Cup home, but a new report says their playoff run gave a significant boost to spending at the city's restaurants.
Dye & Durham shareholder pushes for sale of company, seeks board changes

Dye & Durham shareholder pushes for sale of company, seeks board changes

TORONTO — A large shareholder of Dye & Durham Ltd. is pushing the company to put itself up for sale and seeking changes to its board of directors. Plantro Ltd.
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