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B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' — and John Rustad

B.C. NDP unveils election platform, focusing on 'tough challenges' — and John Rustad

New Democrat Leader David Eby has released his party’s British Columbia election campaign platform promising to find solutions to “today’s tough challenges” in the province. The 65-page platform lists about $2.
Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant

Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant

CALGARY — Cement producer Lafarge Canada Inc. says it has installed a new facility at its Exshaw, Alta., plant that will use construction waste to reduce the plant's reliance on fossil fuels.
Competition Bureau gets court order demanding info from Air Canada, WestJet

Competition Bureau gets court order demanding info from Air Canada, WestJet

The Competition Bureau has obtained court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet to hand over information for the watchdog's market study into airline competition.
B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

VANCOUVER — The first and only radio debate featuring British Columbia's party leaders ahead of the election saw them joust over affordability, health care and the opioid crisis, while trying to undermine each other's credibility to form the next pro
Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s premier says he is willing to sit down with the province’s wine industry to discuss more financial aid.
Competition Bureau gets court order for probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

Competition Bureau gets court order for probe into Canadian Real Estate Association

The Competition Bureau says it's obtained a court order as part of an investigation into potential anti-competitive conduct by the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. continues to invest in the U.S.
Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they're refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they await Ottawa's response to their complaints.
Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

Shipments resume as Montreal port strike ends, but tensions linger

MONTREAL — The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled, but the potential remains for more job action and jammed supply chains in the coming weeks.
Magna International reviewing records after charges against Stronach

Magna International reviewing records after charges against Stronach

TORONTO — Magna International Inc. says it has launched a targeted review of its historical records in response to sexual assault charges against founder Frank Stronach.