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NEB proposes to review upstream, downstream emissions from Energy East

CALGARY — Canada's national energy regulator has proposed that the new review of the Energy East Pipeline consider upstream and downstream emissions from the project.

Gold, energy stocks boost Toronto stock index, Canadian dollar higher

TORONTO — Resource stocks accounted for the majority of gains on the Toronto stock index Wednesday as the latest figures from the U.S. showed an unexpectedly large drawdown last week in crude stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index was ahead 64.

Mounties recall confused response to Moncton massacre: 'We're heavily out-armed'

MONCTON, N.B. — A hushed Moncton courtroom heard the alarmed voice Wednesday of a senior Mountie calling for help as "heavily out-armed" officers tried to track a gunman out to assassinate police. "We're going to need everything we've got," Cpl.

Canada's largest pension fund manager and Alberta fund oppose Bombardier pay policy

MONTREAL — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Alberta Investment Management Corp.
Michael Harris touts value of alone time in hyperconnected era in 'Solitude'

Michael Harris touts value of alone time in hyperconnected era in 'Solitude'

TORONTO — While tech gadgets and social media offer individuals instant access to the outside world, Michael Harris says living in a time of constant connection also comes with consequences.

Writers' Union of Canada sorry for article encouraging cultural appropriation

TORONTO — The Writers' Union of Canada apologized Wednesday for an opinion article in the latest issue of its quarterly magazine advocating for more cultural appropriation in Canadian literature.

Fire that killed 5 on Ontario First Nation started by child, police say

ORILLIA, Ont. — Ontario Provincial Police say a house fire that killed five people in a First Nation community last year was set by a child who was among those who died in the blaze. The victims of the Dec.
The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

The Wednesday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories

Highlights from the news file for Wednesday, May 10 ——— CLARK TO STAY B.C.
Barack Obama to deliver keynote speech to Montreal Board of Trade in June

Barack Obama to deliver keynote speech to Montreal Board of Trade in June

MONTREAL — Former U.S. president Barack Obama will deliver a keynote speech to the Montreal Board of Trade on June 6, the organization announced Wednesday. Obama will speak as part of a series featuring international leaders.

Russia, Canada, U.S. try to leave disagreements outside Arctic Council

OTTAWA — Bitter disagreements over Syria. Concern over Russian interference in foreign politics. Worries about battling climate change. Assemble the foreign ministers of Russia, the U.S. and Canada, and those are just a few areas rife for fireworks.
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