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Freighter on the move after it was freed from ice on frozen Lake Erie

Freighter on the move after it was freed from ice on frozen Lake Erie

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A freighter was on its way to Canada on Sunday after it was freed from ice that trapped it in a frozen Lake Erie for days, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight

'Turning point': Rent prices should see relief this year, but markets still tight

For Canadian renters, it may feel like the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have brought one hit after another. After a 4.6 per cent increase in the average asking price of a rental unit in 2021, monthly payments surged 12.
Equinor hires companies for work on stalled Bay du Nord oilfield off Newfoundland

Equinor hires companies for work on stalled Bay du Nord oilfield off Newfoundland

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Norwegian energy giant Equinor has contracted two companies to do preliminary work for the stalled Bay du Nord offshore oil project in Newfoundland and Labrador.
CN Rail signal union issues 72-hour strike notice

CN Rail signal union issues 72-hour strike notice

MONTREAL — The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers says it has given Canadian National Railway a 72-hour strike notice. The union represents about 750 employees at CN who work in signals and communications.
Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat

Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two kinds of canned Century-brand flaked tuna.
After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

After years of secret pain from cancer, Tom Green finds peace in rural Canadian life

At the turn of the millennium, just as he was reaching the peak of his fame, Tom Green hit one of the lowest points of his life.
Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems

OTTAWA — In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.
Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

Fighting in Sudan's civil war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fighting around Sudan 's largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black smoke over the country's capital.
Fighting in Sudan's war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

Fighting in Sudan's war sets ablaze the country's largest oil refinery, satellite photos show

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Fighting around Sudan 's largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black polluted smoke over the country's capital.
Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

Amazon stays course on Quebec shutdown plan despite pressure from Ottawa

OTTAWA — Plans to close all seven of Amazon warehouses in Quebec are unchanged, the company said Friday even as the federal industry minister called for a review of Ottawa's "business relationship" with the online retail giant.
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