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Get tough with Canada over cross-border mining contaminants, First Nations tell U.S.

Get tough with Canada over cross-border mining contaminants, First Nations tell U.S.

WASHINGTON — In a city of pinstripes and partisan power brokers, Mike Allison sticks out like a sore thumb. He's in the wrong place — and he knows it.
Japanese company's lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover

Japanese company's lander rockets toward moon with UAE rover

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.
Cleanup efforts continue at site of Keystone pipeline leak in U.S.

Cleanup efforts continue at site of Keystone pipeline leak in U.S.

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says response crews remain on scene in Washington County, Kan., cleaning up after an oil spill from the company's Keystone pipeline.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,947.07, down 22.12 points.) Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up eight cents, or 0.11 per cent, to $74.65 on 11.
North American markets slip on U.S. inflation report

North American markets slip on U.S. inflation report

North American stock markets slipped Friday as a new report on U.S. inflation spooked investors.
Feds change pot drink regulations, allowing Canadians to buy more beverages at once

Feds change pot drink regulations, allowing Canadians to buy more beverages at once

OTTAWA — The federal government has approved a change in how the cannabis content of beverages is calculated, pushing the number of standard-sized, canned pot drinks that can be bought at once from five to 48.
Wall Street falls as US inflation slows but remains hot

Wall Street falls as US inflation slows but remains hot

NEW YORK — A choppy day of trading on Wall Street ended with stocks broadly lower Friday, after a new report showed that inflation is slowing less than hoped just days before Federal Reserve officials are expected to raise interest rates again.
Turquoise Hill shareholders approve $4.24 billion Rio Tinto takeover deal

Turquoise Hill shareholders approve $4.24 billion Rio Tinto takeover deal

MONTREAL — Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. shareholders have given their support to a $4.24 billion takeover offer by Rio Tinto Group. The Montreal-based mining company says 60.
Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

Steep surcharges for mailing parcels may dampen holiday spirits

MONTREAL — Canadians and small businesses sending parcels this holiday season may be surprised to see a steep surcharge on domestic shipping due to the high price of diesel. One small business owner from Surrey, B.C.
Laurentian Bank posts $55.7M in earnings in Q4, revenue up slightly from year ago

Laurentian Bank posts $55.7M in earnings in Q4, revenue up slightly from year ago

MONTREAL — Lower expenses and higher revenue helped boost Laurentian Bank of Canada's profits to $55.7 million for the fourth quarter. The Montreal-based bank said Friday the earnings worked out to $1.26 per share for the quarter ending Oct.