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As TMX enables record oil output, First Nations hope for new chapter

As TMX enables record oil output, First Nations hope for new chapter

FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Some Indigenous communities in northern Alberta hope the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion willmark the start of a new chapter in their relationship with Canada's oilsands industry.
Shake Shack reveals plans for first Canadian location at Yonge-Dundas Square

Shake Shack reveals plans for first Canadian location at Yonge-Dundas Square

TORONTO — When Shake Shack crosses the border into Canada later this year, it will make its debut at one of the country’s most prominent intersections with a menu largely borrowing from what it serves in the U.S.
NDP says Ottawa's new grocery task force isn't living up to government promises

NDP says Ottawa's new grocery task force isn't living up to government promises

The federal government says the task force it created to monitor and investigate grocery retailers' practices has not conducted any probes and doesn't have a mandate to take enforcement action.
Unifor workers ratify new agreement with Dominion supermarkets in Newfoundland

Unifor workers ratify new agreement with Dominion supermarkets in Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Unifor says its members working at 11 Dominion grocery stores across Newfoundland have ratified a new collective agreement.
'We are serious': Alberta government's master plan to expand rail passenger service

'We are serious': Alberta government's master plan to expand rail passenger service

CALGARY — The Alberta government has announced a master plan aimed at increasing passenger rail service in the province. But at this point it could be decades if and when the finished product comes to fruition.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,011.62, up 42.38 points): Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB). Energy. Up 19 cents, or 0.39 per cent, to $49.15 on 12.5 million shares.
TSX posts small gain, U.S. markets rise ahead of Fed rate meeting and earnings

TSX posts small gain, U.S. markets rise ahead of Fed rate meeting and earnings

TORONTO — Strength in base metals helped Canada's main stock index post a small gain Monday, while U.S. markets also rose. U.S. markets were muted ahead of a big week for earnings reports, as well as a Wednesday interest rate decision by the U.S.
Global strife is boosting Cargojet's freight business, CEO says

Global strife is boosting Cargojet's freight business, CEO says

Armed conflict in Ukraine and the Red Sea has helped ramp up freight shipments for Cargojet Inc., as global discord pushes companies to seek alternate transit routes.
Electricity imports from U.S. topped exports in February amid drought: StatCan

Electricity imports from U.S. topped exports in February amid drought: StatCan

For the first time in eight years, Canada imported more electricity from the U.S. than it exported amid prolonged dry conditions that have reduced hydroelectric power generation. Statistics Canada says electricity generation in Canada totalled 53.
Stock market today: Wall Street edges higher at the start of a busy week

Stock market today: Wall Street edges higher at the start of a busy week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged higher as Wall Street readies for a week packed with potentially market-moving news. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%.