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Stampeders game to go ahead despite Calgary water restrictions

Stampeders game to go ahead despite Calgary water restrictions

CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders game Friday had the green light to go ahead despite water restrictions in the city. Calgarians were urged to reduce water use as work to repair a major water main stretched into a second day.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (22,007.00, down 222.10 points): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 22 cents, or 0.42 per cent, to $52.25 on 15.8 million shares.
TSX falls more than 200 points Friday, U.S. markets retreat after jobs reports

TSX falls more than 200 points Friday, U.S. markets retreat after jobs reports

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell one per cent Friday, led by industrials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. markets retreated as both countries released new information about their job markets.
Feds propose raft of changes to cannabis rules to reduce regulatory burden

Feds propose raft of changes to cannabis rules to reduce regulatory burden

OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing a raft of changes to cannabis regulations ranging from packaging to reporting requirements in an effort to reduce the regulatory burden.
Stock market today: Stocks slip and bond yields jump following a hotter-than-expected jobs report

Stock market today: Stocks slip and bond yields jump following a hotter-than-expected jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped and Treasury yields rose sharply after the government released a jobs report whose headline numbers came in hotter than expected.
Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

Mi'kmaq First Nation to become majority owner of two shipyards in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX — A First Nation in Nova Scotia is purchasing two shipyards in the province, saying the acquisitions will position the band to compete for federal contracts, including those from the Defence Department.
Right to strike was crucial in TTC talks, deal expected to be ratified: union head

Right to strike was crucial in TTC talks, deal expected to be ratified: union head

TORONTO — Toronto transit workers' recently restored right to strike was crucial in eleventh-hour contract negotiations with the city's transit agency, the president of their union said Friday as he expressed confidence members would ratify a finaliz
Private jets descend on Montreal for F1 Grand Prix in emissions-heavy weekend

Private jets descend on Montreal for F1 Grand Prix in emissions-heavy weekend

MONTREAL — Formula One does things big. At the Canadian Grand Prix, its race cars top 300 kilometres per hour. The track in Montreal amounts to a 305-kilometre contest over 70 white-knuckle laps.
Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

Google signs deal with organization to distribute $100M to Canadian news companies

OTTAWA — Google announced which organization it has selected to distribute the $100 million the tech giant has promised to Canadian news companies Friday.
Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

Putin says he sees no threat warranting use of nuclear arms but warns Russia could arm Western foes

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