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U.S. salmon spill should spur pursuit of Canada's land-based prowess: experts

VANCOUVER — Critics of open-net fish farms say the escape of Atlantic salmon from a Washington state pen that held 305,000 fish should spur Canada to support a transition to land-based aquaculture because it's already leading the world with the most

Aimia sells Air Miles Trademarks for Canada for nearly $54 million

MONTREAL — Aimia Inc. (TSX:AIM) says it has sold the Air Miles Trademarks, license and royalty agreements for Canada to Diversified Royalty Corp. (TSX:DIV).
Invoking dead husband in online criticism crosses line, senator says

Invoking dead husband in online criticism crosses line, senator says

OTTAWA — Sen. Denise Batters was minutes from boarding a flight home when she noticed two-day old Twitter posts that said she was only in the upper chamber because her husband killed himself.

Kelly Knight Craft, Trump's ambassador to Canada, arrives in October

OTTAWA — Donald Trump's envoy to Canada assumes her new post in October. Word about her planned arrival for Kelly Knight Craft comes three weeks after her swift confirmation by the United States Senate. A spokesperson at the U.S.

B.C. government to eliminate tolls on two Vancouver-area bridges

PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. — Premier John Horgan is citing fairness and affordability for his fledgling NDP government's decision to eliminate tolls on two major Vancouver-area bridges in time for the Labour Day weekend.

Health Canada warns the public of suffocation risks of baby nests

Health Canada is warning the public about the suffocation risk associated with baby nests — small, portable beds with soft, padded sides.

Conservatives won't say if Rebel booths to be banned at future party events

OTTAWA — Prominent federal Conservatives, including leader Andrew Scheer, have vowed not to give any more interviews to the Rebel but will their party cut all its ties to the controversial far-right media outlet? So far, the party isn't saying.
Auto unions say Mexico wage fight will continue even if NAFTA crumbles

Auto unions say Mexico wage fight will continue even if NAFTA crumbles

TORONTO — Canadian and American auto worker unions say they'll continue to fight for higher wages in Mexico with or without a NAFTA deal, even as U.S.

Peterborough General Electric plant to stop manufacturing, shed 358 jobs

More than 350 workers at a General Electric plant in Peterborough, Ont., will be losing their jobs as the 125-year-old facility ceases manufacturing next year.

G7 leaders to meet June 8-9 in Quebec's Charlevoix region: Trudeau

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the dates for next year's meeting of G7 leaders in Quebec — June 8-9. Canada will host the summit at a resort in La Malbaie, northeast of Quebec City in the Charlevoix region.
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