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Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

Feds leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's controversial river crossing unclear in draft review

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Federal officials on Friday released a draft environmental review of the Dakota Access oil pipeline , but said they're waiting for more input before deciding the future of the line’s controversial river crossing in North Dakota.
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In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

In U.S., Canada's 'game plan' for Trump all about stepping up the tempo of talks

WASHINGTON — Canada's ambassador to Washington typically doesn't get a whole lot of notice before the president of the United States makes a decision with the potential to reverberate beyond the country's borders.
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'One Chip Challenge' product pulled from Canadian shelves after U.S. teen's death

'One Chip Challenge' product pulled from Canadian shelves after U.S. teen's death

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation into the One Chip Challenge. The investigation comes as the manufacturer of the extremely spicy tortilla chip pulls the product from Canadian and U.S.
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Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

Air Canada schedule changes lead to 54 job cuts in Newfoundland and Labrador: union

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The union representing employees with regional airline Jazz Aviation says it is considering legal action as 54 people in Newfoundland and Labrador lose their jobs because of service changes by Air Canada.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,074.65, down 57.43 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Healthcare. Up 24 cents, or 23.30 per cent, to $1.27 on 20.
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TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TSX moves lower Friday while U.S. markets eke out small gain amid rate worries

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small loss Friday, with broad-based weakness led by metals and tech, while U.S. markets eked out slim gains amid ongoing concern about interest rates. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 57.
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Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

Russian invasion, foreign interference on Trudeau's agenda at G20 summit

NEW DELHI — Foreign interference at home and Russia's invasion in Ukraine are both top-of-mind issues for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as he heads into the two-day G20 leaders' summit in India this weekend.
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BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

BoC likely done raising interest rates, despite job gains last month: economists

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy added more jobs than expected in August, but most forecasters still believe the Bank of Canada is done raising interest rates as overall trends in the economy point to a slowdown.
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Air Canada repays $589M in debt used to buy Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Air Canada repays $589M in debt used to buy Airbus and Boeing aircraft

MONTREAL — Air Canada says it has repaid about $589 million in debt that it used to buy aircraft. The company said Friday it repaid a $462-million loan from Canada's Export Development Corp.
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The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missing

The death toll from flooding in central Greece has increased to 10 while 4 others are missing

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The death toll from severe flooding in central Greece rose to 10 people Friday, while another four remained missing, a government official said Friday, as rescue crews in helicopters and boats ferried hundreds of people from inu
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