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Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

Federal Court of Appeal ruling allows massive CN Rail hub to proceed

MONTREAL — The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a challenge to the construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area, allowing the project to proceed.
Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

Western Forest Products temporarily curtails production at B.C. sawmills

VANCOUVER — Western Forest Products Inc. says it is temporarily curtailing lumber production due to market challenges. The Vancouver-based company says it is reducing production from its B.C.
CRTC calls on Big 3 telecoms to lower international roaming fees

CRTC calls on Big 3 telecoms to lower international roaming fees

Canada's telecommunications regulator says the country's largest cellphone carriers must take steps to make their international roaming rates more affordable. BCE Inc., Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. have until Nov.
Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

Montreal dockworkers set to halt all overtime work as talks drag on

MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal plan to halt all overtime work starting later this week in a pressure tactic aimed at management as contract talks grind on.
S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Monday in a broad retreat that outweighed gains in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell on a weakened outlook for interest rate cuts.
Stock market today: Wall Street slides as Treasury yields climb back above 4%

Stock market today: Wall Street slides as Treasury yields climb back above 4%

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slid after Treasury yields hit their highest levels since the summer and oil prices continued to climb. The S&P 500 fell 1% Monday, though it’s still close to its all-time high set a week ago.
Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid recent cyber thefts

Ticketmaster changes Taylor Swift ticket transfer rules amid recent cyber thefts

TORONTO — Ticketmaster is enforcing new rules around how fans transfer Taylor Swift tickets amid a surge in reported scams.
Supreme Court rejects appeal from ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli

Supreme Court rejects appeal from ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Martin Shkreli, who was once dubbed “Pharma Bro” after jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug. Shkreli appealed an order to return $64.
N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Doctors warned to consider scurvy among patients hit hard by high food costs

Doctors warned to consider scurvy among patients hit hard by high food costs

TORONTO — Canadian doctors are being told to consider scurvy when assessing patients at risk of poor nutrition and food insecurity.