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Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine up for sale by U.S.-based owner

Cape Breton's Donkin coal mine up for sale by U.S.-based owner

HALIFAX — An idle Cape Breton underground coal mine that has been plagued by rockfalls is reportedly up for sale. Nova Scotia-based Morien Resources Corp.
BHP says costs at Jansen potash project up, first production pushed back to mid-2027

BHP says costs at Jansen potash project up, first production pushed back to mid-2027

SASKATOON — BHP Group Ltd. says the cost of the first phase of its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan is going to be more expensive than earlier expectations. The miner now estimates the project cost will be in a range of US$7 billion to US$7.
Understanding Canada's moves to block cheap steel imports

Understanding Canada's moves to block cheap steel imports

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that the government was tightening rules around steel imports.
Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

Congress approves Trump's $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House gave final approval to President Donald Trump's request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid early Friday as Republicans intensified their efforts to target institutions and programs they v
Stocks waver on Wall Street as they head for another winning week

Stocks waver on Wall Street as they head for another winning week

Wall Street is drifting toward the finish of its third winning week in the last four, as more big U.S. companies deliver stronger profits for the spring than analysts expected. The S&P 500 was up 0.
Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade

Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade

HOUSTON (AP) — Chevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.
Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears

Ex-Raptors exec Masai Ujiri remains focused on humanitarian work as Giants of Africa Festival nears

NEW YORK (AP) — Masai Ujiri's July is shaping up to be quite the rollercoaster ride.
Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

Canadian Union of Postal Workers urges workers to reject contract offer

OTTAWA — The Canadian Union of Postal Workers is urging workers to reject Canada Post's latest contract offer.
Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds

Most US adults think the GOP tax bill will help the wealthy and harm the poor, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican elected officials are promoting their recently passed tax and spending bill as a win for working Americans, but a new survey shows that Americans broadly see it as a win for the wealthy. About two-thirds of U.S.
Air quality warnings issued in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as wildfire smoke lingers

Air quality warnings issued in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, as wildfire smoke lingers

Air quality warnings remain in effect for parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke continues to linger over the region.