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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade surplus of $684 million in July. The result compared with a revised deficit of $179 million in June. The initial reading for June had shown a surplus of $638 million.

OTTAWA — China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

VANCOUVER — The operator of Metro Vancouver's specialized HandyDART transit system says it will meet with striking workers and a mediator on Sunday in an effort to resolve the dispute that has shut down most of the service.

Schools with international student populations exceeding 30 per cent will bear the brunt of the restrictions.

EDMONTON — Canadian Western Bank says shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a sale of the company to National Bank of Canada. Edmonton-based CWB says the vote at the special meeting Tuesday was 99.

The leader of B.C.'s Conservatives says there needs to be a conversation about nuclear power's role in the province's energy future and a review of educational materials he says are designed for "indoctrination" of children.

To working people across B.C. and everywhere, a very happy Labour Day.

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including a Bank of Canada interest rate decision on Wednesday.

Underwater noise from ships and industrial activity interferes with fish, invertebrates and more, but it's best known for its effect on the ability of marine mammals.