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TORONTO — Provinces and territories are now able to import urgently needed medications that are not available in Canada to treat the growing incidence of opioid dependence under new Health Canada regulations announced Tuesday.

QUEBEC — The association representing Canada's generic pharmaceutical industry is slamming the Quebec government's plan to resort to tendering in order to get cheaper generic prescription drugs.

TORONTO — The assets of Grafton-Fraser Inc., owner of Tip Top Tailors and other menswear chains, have been bought by U.S.-based GSO Capital Partners in a move to stabilize the Canadian retail business.

VANCOUVER — The president of Microsoft is pushing to make a Vancouver-Seattle technology corridor a success, despite the uncertainty around cross-border trade posed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard insists there is nothing shocking about his recent comments about Muslims having a responsibility in the fight against terrorism.

TORONTO — Ontario is proposing banning the practice of double ending, in which a real estate agent represents both a buyer and a seller in a transaction.

TORONTO — Peter Mansbridge doesn't want to make a fuss about leaving the anchor's chair at CBC's "The National.

OTTAWA — Canadian singer Michael Buble said he is humbled to be able to represent his home country on musical stages around the world and feel supported during what has been a tough time for his young family.

OTTAWA — "The issue around budgets, of course, is it's the House of Commons that votes on budgetary measures, and the Senate is, of course, welcome to look at it and make recommendations. But the legitimacy happens from the House of Commons on this.

TORONTO — Randy Bachman has performed live with many Canadian legends over the years, but somehow not Buffy Sainte-Marie.