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AP VoteCast: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration

AP VoteCast: Harris voters motivated by democracy, Trump supporters by inflation and immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump who cast their ballots for Tuesday’s presidential election had vastly different motivations — reflecting a broader national divide on the problems the United States faces.
B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

B.C. business groups urge end to port lockout as labour dispute halts shipping

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's businesses leaders are urging port employers and more than 700 unionized workers to resolve their dispute immediately as a lockdown paralyzes shipping along Canada's west coast.
Canada Post union presents new offers to management

Canada Post union presents new offers to management

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers says it's presented another pair of offers to Canada Post as the two sides work to prevent a labour disruption.
Pembina Pipeline earnings rise year over year to $385 million in third quarter

Pembina Pipeline earnings rise year over year to $385 million in third quarter

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it earned $385 million in its third quarter, up from $346 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says its revenues rose to $1.84 billion, up from $1.46 billion during the third quarter of 2023.
Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

Bernie Marcus, The Home Depot co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, dies at 95

NEW YORK (AP) — Bernard “Bernie” Marcus, the co-founder of The Home Depot, a billionaire philanthropist, and a big Republican donor, has died. He was 95.
Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

Methane, the second largest contributor to global warming after carbon dioxide, is produced as a byproduct of the conventional oil-and-gas drilling process.
House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

House of Commons committee looks to recall Tom Clark about New York City condo

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament studying the federal government's decision to buy a $9-million luxury condo in Manhattan are preparing to recall Canada's consul general in New York to answer more questions about his involvement in the purchase.
MEG Energy earnings dip year over year to $167 million in third quarter

MEG Energy earnings dip year over year to $167 million in third quarter

CALGARY — MEG Energy says it earned $167 million in its third quarter, down from $249 million during the same quarter last year. The company says revenues for the quarter were $1.27 billion, down from $1.44 billion during the third quarter of 2023.
AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

AP VoteCast: Economy ranked as a top issue, but concerns over democracy drove many voters to polls

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters said the economy and immigration are the top issues facing the country, but the future of democracy was also a leading motivator for many Americans casting a ballot in Tuesday’s presidential election.
Stocks rally on U.S. election day as investors await results

Stocks rally on U.S. election day as investors await results

TORONTO — Strength in base metal stocks helped boost Canada's main stock index on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also climbed as Americans headed to the polls for election day.