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S&P/TSX composite up in late-morning trading, U.S. stock markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was up in late-morning trading, helped by strength in the base metal and financial sectors, while U.S. stock...

REMINDER: Firehouse Subs is giving out a free sandwich tomorrow to anyone with this name

The chain is giving away a free steak-and-cheese melt on May 6 to a lucky group as an homage to the company's president. ...

David Eby says he doesn’t get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said he doesn't understand why the federal government continues to push a new oil pipeline from Alberta,...

Vancouver council now prohibited from holding public hearings on ‘majority residential use’ proposals

Vancouver city council will make decisions Tuesday on several rezoning proposals that would normally be referred to public hearing but are now no longer...

Market of Choice to replace Portland grocer’s last remaining store

Market of Choice expands in Portland, taking over Basics Market's Hillsdale store — the company's last remaining location. PORTLAND, Oregon — Oregon’s...

GameStop trying to buy eBay in effort to rival online retail giants like Amazon

GameStop is pursuing an approximately $56 billion takeover of eBay, seeing it as a vehicle to compete with online retail giant Amazon. WASHINGTON...

Doctor who praised B.C.’s physician model sued $525K after fleeing to Ontario

The B.C. government is suing a family doctor for more than $525,000, alleging she breached a “return of service” contract when she failed to...

Spirit Airlines shuts down as company says it can’t keep up with higher oil prices

Spirit Airlines has announced it is going out of business after 34 years, saying high oil prices due to the war in Iran made...

Spirit Airlines shuts down overnight, canceling all flights and ending customer service

The ultra-low-cost airline known for its bright yellow planes and deep discount fares said Saturday it has started winding down operations. WASHINGTON —...

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