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Samsung Electronics says it plans to add the iPhone 5, set to be released in Canada today, to the list of Apple devices that it claims infringes its patents in a California court case.

Taseko Mines Ltd. said Thursday it has formally submitted an environmental impact statement for its $1.1-billion New Prosperity project in B.C. in a renewed bid to build the mine that was rejected in 2010.

A strong increase in passenger numbers through the Comox Valley Airport has kept the airport commission in the black for the 2012 fiscal year ended March 31.

The new Parti Québécois government hasn't wasted any time hinting about a long-term ban on the shale gas industry.

CAW reaches GM deal >B6

Ontario will receive more than $94 million from Ottawa to help bolster the province's commuter rail line east of Toronto.

A telecommunications failure in the Yukon has pushed many communications services in the territory right off the grid. The problem appears to have begun with a power outage in Whitehorse on Wednesday night.

Bernard Madoff's victims will soon receive $2.48 billion to help cover their losses, by far the largest payout since the swindler's massive fraud was uncovered nearly four years ago. Cheques ranging from $1,784 to $526.

Retirement replacements, staff for new low-cost airline

Aimia, formerly Groupe Aeroplan, has set up a joint venture with U.K.-based Sainsbury's to provide marketing services such as targeted ads and offers to be used by the grocery store chain's suppliers.