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Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

Trump executive Allen Weisselberg gets 5-month jail sentence

NEW YORK (AP) — Allen Weisselberg, a longtime executive for Donald Trump ’s business empire, was taken into custody Tuesday to begin serving a five-month jail term for dodging taxes on $1.
Teck Metals Ltd. fined $2.2 million for spill into Columbia River

Teck Metals Ltd. fined $2.2 million for spill into Columbia River

ROSSLAND, B.C. — Environment and Climate Change Canada says Teck Metals Ltd., a subsidiary of Teck Resources Ltd., has been ordered to pay $2.2 million in federal and provincial fines for an effluent spill into the Columbia River.
West Fraser Timber to indefinitely curtail Florida sawmill

West Fraser Timber to indefinitely curtail Florida sawmill

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it will indefinitely curtail its Perry Sawmill in Florida later this month due to high fibre costs and softening lumber markets.
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 Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,898.86, up 41.79): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 53 cents, or 1.26 per cent, to $41.66 on 7.6 million shares.
Nova Scotia non-profits plead for higher income assistance amid rising cost of living

Nova Scotia non-profits plead for higher income assistance amid rising cost of living

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia food banks and community groups are calling for an immediate increase in income assistance for the growing number of residents in a state of "crisis" who cannot afford housing or food.
S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain Tuesday, U.S. markets also rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain Tuesday with varied results among sectors, while U.S. markets were also up. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 41.79 points at 19,898.86.
Icelandic budget airline to offer flights to Europe from Hamilton airport

Icelandic budget airline to offer flights to Europe from Hamilton airport

An Icelandic airline is the latest in an increasingly crowded field of startup carriers vying for the hard-earned travel dollars of budget-conscious Canadians.
Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber public policy head wants Ontario to move 'faster and further' on gig economy

Uber's vice-president and global head of public policy wants Ontario to speed up its efforts to deliver gig economy legislation and act on its pitch to boost gig worker benefits.
Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation before end of 5-year term

Hydro-Québec president Sophie Brochu announces resignation before end of 5-year term

MONTREAL — The president and CEO of Quebec's hydro utility announced on Tuesday she will step down on April 11 after less than three years on the job.
Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut

Legal recreational marijuana sales start in Connecticut

MONTVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's first round of recreational cannabis sales for adults 21 and older began Tuesday at seven existing medical marijuana establishments across the state, less than two years after Gov.
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