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AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

AtkinsRéalis to buy 70 per cent stake in Portland-based David Evans

MONTREAL — Montreal-based engineering firm AtkinsRéalis is on solid enough financial footing to resume acquisitions, its CEO said Tuesday, after the company announced it had made a US$300-million deal to expand its footprint in the western United Sta
With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

With talk of D-Day and war, throne speech portrays B.C. in historic tariff battle

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has depicted the province on a battle footing against the threat of U.S. tariffs, as it faces its “most consequential time” since the Second World War.
Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

Tens of millions of dead people aren't getting Social Security checks, despite Trump and Musk claims

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is falsely claiming that tens of millions of dead people over 100 years old are receiving Social Security payments.
Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

Senate confirms Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key role for Trump's trade agenda

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump's hardline trade polices.
Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

Nova Scotia budget includes reserve fund, tax cuts amid U.S. tariff threats

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government has introduced a $17.6-billion budget that includes major tax cuts and a reserve fund to be used if the U.S. president makes good on his threat to impose crippling tariffs on Canadian exports.
GameStop looking to sell Canadian and French operations

GameStop looking to sell Canadian and French operations

GRAPEVINE — GameStop Corp. says it intends to pursue a sale of its Canadian and French operations. The video game retailers says in a press release that the move is part of an evaluation of its international assets.
Kevin Drew hopes 'Law & Order Toronto' cameo draws attention to homelessness crisis

Kevin Drew hopes 'Law & Order Toronto' cameo draws attention to homelessness crisis

TORONTO — When Kevin Drew was invited to guest star in “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent,” his initial response was a hard pass.
Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

Nova Scotia government bill would lift ban on fracking, uranium exploration

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's government has put forward a bill that would lift blanket bans on uranium exploration and hydraulic fracking of fossil fuels — a move the premier says will make the province more self-reliant in the face of potential U.S.
Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks eke out gains

Energy stocks help boost S&P/TSX composite index, U.S. stocks eke out gains

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Tuesday, helped by strength in the energy sector as the prices for oil and natural gas climbed, while U.S. stock markets eked out gains. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 165.61 points at 25,648.
High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

High winds and rough seas stall bid to salvage ship grounded off western Newfoundland

LARK HARBOUR, N.L. — Rough weather on Tuesday forced salvage specialists to abandon their inspection of a large cargo ship that ran aground in a rocky cove along Newfoundland’s west coast on the weekend.
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