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Newfoundland and Labrador drops lawsuit challenging federal equalization program | Politics
5+ hour, 9+ min ago (154+ words) Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham talks during a news conference at the Confederation Building in St. John's on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Daly ST. JOHN'S - The Newfoundland and Labrador government has dropped a lawsuit challenging the federal…...
N. B. vows public utility overhaul, but doesn't commit to non-interference
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (953+ words) A contractor with NB Power does a repair on a power line in Fredericton, on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Stephen Mac Gillivray New Brunswick Energy Minister Rene Legacy speaks during a news conference regarding his government's action plan in…...
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (398+ words) The Toronto skyline on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan The Bay Street Financial District is shown in Toronto on Friday, August 5, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The Can-Am Spyder is assembled at BRP Inc. manufacturing facilities in Valcourt,…...
The latest on Alberta's vote on whether to have binding separation referendum
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (234+ words) Supporters carry boxes of signatures to submit for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on Monday, May 4, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced there will be a separation question on an Oct. 19 referendum....
B. C. to rename Site C dam after deceased premier John Horgan
1+ week, 1+ day ago (814+ words) Outgoing B. C. Premier John Horgan speaks during a question-and-answer session at a B. C. Chamber of Commerce luncheon on his last full day as premier of the province, in Vancouver, on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. Horgan announced in June he would be stepping down as…...
S&P/TSX composite ends higher, U. S. markets recover from earlier losses
1+ week, 1+ day ago (569+ words) The TMX broadcast centre is shown in Toronto on May 9, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese TORONTO - Canada's main stock index ended more than 200 points higher while U. S. markets recovered from earlier losses as oil prices retreated. The S&P/TSX composite…...
Atkins R'alis bets on nuclear-powered AI factories amid data centre surge | Business News
2+ week, 1+ day ago (762+ words) Atkins Realis headquarters are seen in Montreal, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi MONTREAL - Atkins R'alis Group Inc.'s nuclear business powered a 34 per cent year-over-year jump in profits last quarter, as the engineering company banks on the technology…...
Discussion paper floats ways Ottawa can help fund giant electrical grid buildout
2+ week, 1+ day ago (738+ words) Power transmission lines are seen with the Rocky Mountains in the background near Pincher Creek, Alta. , Thursday, June 6, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff Mc Intosh Ottawa's electricity strategy will consider ways government can shoulder some of the cost of doubling the…...
Carney, Smith confirm energy announcement coming Friday | Business News
2+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with Premier of Alberta Danielle Smith at his office in Ottawa on Friday, May 8, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick CALGARY - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith say they'll be in Calgary on…...
Energy minister Dix says four new wind farms will power B. C.'s energy sovereignty | Politics
2+ week, 2+ day ago (590+ words) Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, Adrian Dix speaks during a press conference in Vancouver, B. C. , Monday, July 28, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns VICTORIA - The minister responsible for energy and climate change solutions in British Columbia says four new wind farms…...