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BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational

BC Hydro says Site C dam near Fort St. John now fully operational

VICTORIA — B.C.'s minister of energy and climate solutions said Site C won't be the last major energy project in the province after becoming fully operational ahead of schedule. The dam in northern B.C.
Landlords say Ruby Liu's plan for Bay properties 'defies commercial common sense'

Landlords say Ruby Liu's plan for Bay properties 'defies commercial common sense'

TORONTO — Several of Canada's most prominent real estate companies are slamming an attempt from a B.C.
Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

Pistachios in your pantry? What experts say you should do amid a salmonella recall

TORONTO — Pistachios have been the subject of a series of recalls linked to a salmonella outbreak, and while some health officials say that doesn’t mean people should avoid all pistachio products, others say toss the nut.
U.S. pushes total duty on Canadian softwood to 35.19%, will start collecting

U.S. pushes total duty on Canadian softwood to 35.19%, will start collecting

B.C's Minister of Forests Ravi Parmar called the increase "absurd and reckless"
Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

Baklava pastries containing pistachios recalled due to salmonella

TORONTO — Baklava pastries containing pistachios are being recalled over salmonella concerns. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall notice for some Andalos brand pastries distributed in New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec and sold online.
S&P/TSX composite flat, U.S. markets rise in Friday trading

S&P/TSX composite flat, U.S. markets rise in Friday trading

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was flat Friday, trading a tick lower despite gains in base metals, while U.S. markets traded higher Friday. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 2.59 points at 27,758.68.
Wall Street clocks another winning week

Wall Street clocks another winning week

Stocks rose on Wall Street, marking their third winning week in the last four. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% Friday, leaving the index just shy of the record it set last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.
Maritime provinces, Ottawa announce $9 million to help restore regional air travel

Maritime provinces, Ottawa announce $9 million to help restore regional air travel

CHARLOTTETOWN — The Maritime provinces and Ottawa are spending $9 million to help restore air travel between Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.
Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation

Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday.
'Not meant to be': Manitoba Museum reflects as Bay charter heads elsewhere

'Not meant to be': Manitoba Museum reflects as Bay charter heads elsewhere

The Manitoba Museum might have one of the largest collections of Hudson’s Bay artifacts, but its CEO isn't bitter the defunct retailer's crown jewel isn’t destined for her institution.