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Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday signed a sweeping executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the U.S. or face new limits over what the government will pay.
Pan American Silver buying MAG Silver for US$2.1B in stock and cash

Pan American Silver buying MAG Silver for US$2.1B in stock and cash

VANCOUVER — Pan American Silver Corp. has signed a deal to acquire MAG Silver Corp. in a stock-and-cash offer valued at US$2.1 billion.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs and agree to pause for 90 days for more talks

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war to allow for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

US and China take a step back from sky-high tariffs, agree to pause for 90 days

GENEVA (AP) — U.S. and Chinese officials said Monday they had reached a deal to roll back most of their recent tariffs and call a 90-day truce in their trade war for more talks on resolving their trade disputes.
Ensign Energy Services reports Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago

Ensign Energy Services reports Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago

CALGARY — Ensign Energy Services Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue edged up. The oilfield services company says its net income attributable to common shareholders amounted to $3.
Bell launches campaign calling on Ottawa, CRTC to reverse wholesale fibre policy

Bell launches campaign calling on Ottawa, CRTC to reverse wholesale fibre policy

Bell Canada is renewing its push for the federal telecommunications regulator to block competitors from reselling fibre internet service on its network.
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S.
US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

US touts 'substantial progress' in tariff talks with China, but details are still scarce

GENEVA (AP) — The lead U.S.
Police say five people killed after collision near Falmouth, N.S.

Police say five people killed after collision near Falmouth, N.S.

HANTSPORT — Nova Scotia RCMP say five people have died after a two-vehicle crash near Falmouth, N.S. Police say it's believed a Honda Civic and Nissan Sentra were travelling in the eastbound lane on Highway 101 between Falmouth and Hantsport, N.S.
Five Starbucks shops in Ontario ratify first collective agreements

Five Starbucks shops in Ontario ratify first collective agreements

TORONTO — The United Steelworkers union says workers at five Starbucks locations in Ontario have ratified their first collective agreements.