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S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

S&P/TSX composite up more than 200 points as expectations rise for Fed rate cut

Economic numbers out of the United States helped boost Canada’s main stock index more than 200 points on Thursday, as most U.S.
B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

B.C. appoints council to improve forest sector, and the forestry ecosystem

VICTORIA — A council made of forestry professionals, educators, union and former industry officials has been brought together to find a balance between healthy forests and a prosperous industry. The B.C.
DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl 'super laboratories' in Canada

DEA threat assessment points to fentanyl 'super laboratories' in Canada

WASHINGTON — The United States Drug Enforcement Administration's latest threat assessment says fentanyl "super laboratories" in Canada are a growing source of concern — after U.S.
No action against Nova Scotia rent loophole out of fears for housing supply: minister

No action against Nova Scotia rent loophole out of fears for housing supply: minister

HALIFAX — The minister responsible for Nova Scotia’s rental property rules says her department won’t crack down on instances of abuse involving fixed-term rent leases because it doesn’t want to affect the housing supply.
Wall Street drifts back within 4% of its record after the S&P 500 notches a 4th straight gain

Wall Street drifts back within 4% of its record after the S&P 500 notches a 4th straight gain

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks drifted higher following a mixed set of reports on the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday, enough to extend its winning streak to a fourth day and to pull within 3.7% of its record.
Nine new restaurants nab Michelin stars as guide expands into Quebec

Nine new restaurants nab Michelin stars as guide expands into Quebec

Nine restaurants received prestigious Michelin stars in the tastemaker's first foray into Quebec, cementing the province's reputation as a hot spot for culinary creativity.
Atlantic Canada's lobster industry stung by low prices and global economic turmoil

Atlantic Canada's lobster industry stung by low prices and global economic turmoil

HALIFAX — Lobster harvesters in Atlantic Canada aren't thrilled with the prices they're getting for their catches, but experts say the recent downturn comes as no surprise due to uncertainty looming over the industry.
Toronto man pleads guilty to terrorism charges, including financing ISIS, RCMP says

Toronto man pleads guilty to terrorism charges, including financing ISIS, RCMP says

TORONTO — The RCMP says a 36-year-old man from Toronto has pleaded guilty to two charges in what the force calls the largest terrorism financing scheme in Canada's history.
Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal

Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter.
Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

Enbridge sells stake in Westcoast pipeline to B.C. First Nations group for $715M

CALGARY — For more than 65 years, Enbridge Inc.'s Westcoast pipeline has been pumping natural gas through First Nations territories across British Columbia.