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U. S. not renewing trade agreement with Canada and Mexico in 'current form"
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (835+ words) WASHINGTON " The United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U. S. is not renewing the Canada-U. S. -Mexico Agreement "in its current form" " but the trade agreement will remain in place as negotiations continue. "The United States will continue to engage with…...
Sherritt shutting down Alberta refinery as feed from Moa mine in Cuba runs out
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (226+ words) TORONTO " Sherritt International Corp. is shutting down operations at its refinery in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. , after running out of the feed inventory it receives from its Moa mine in Cuba. The company says the shutdown will continue until mining and…...
Alberta launches minister's council on infrastructure financing
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (177+ words) EDMONTON " The Alberta government has announced it is launching a minister's council to explore new ways for municipalities to finance critical infrastructure. It will bring together municipal leaders and industry representatives to examine innovative approaches to funding and identify tools…...
No injuries but Hibernia oil spill posed threat of deadly blast and fire: regulator
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (537+ words) ST. JOHN'S " The agency that oversees Newfoundland and Labrador's offshore energy sector says a recent oil spill and gas leak aboard the Hibernia oil platform could have caused a deadly explosion and fire. The Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Energy Regulator…...
Peterborough police station retrofits target space crunch, lower emissions
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (717+ words) Two 1960s" era buildings in Peterborough, Ont. are getting makeovers that will improve police services and operations, while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One is the downtown police headquarters at 500 Water St. Peterborough Police Station Additions & Renovations Status Under Construction Value…...
Pickering's newest "cultural and community landmark' opens
18+ hour, 53+ min ago (164+ words) PICKERING, ONT. " The City of Pickering recently celebrated the grand opening of the Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre Pickering Heritage & Community Centre at the Pickering Museum Village Status Award Value$58. 2 MLocation2365 Concession Rd 6, Greenwood ONSector Public " City Type Clubhouse / Community Centers…...
Trump says his renovation plans for a golf course will have Washington hosting a "major" tournament
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (311+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump recently surveyed several of his construction projects around the nation's capital, suggesting afterward that his redevelopment of the East Potomac Golf Links would enable it to host a premier tournament. Trump toured the course with Interior…...
Canada's former trade chief expects no tariff deal before U. S. midterms
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (633+ words) OTTAWA " Canada's former chief trade negotiator said he doesn't expect Ottawa to reach a tariff deal with Washington before the U. S. midterm elections. Steve Verheul told an online business audience there could be a window when U. S. President Donald Trump and his…...
More than $100 K raised for 24 Sussex restoration: Rideau Hall Foundation
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (412+ words) OTTAWA " The foundation in charge of the fundraiser to restore 24 Sussex has received more than $100, 000 in donations in the few days since Prime Minister Mark Carney first announced plans to renovate the heritage residence. On Friday, Carney laid out the…...
Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B. C. 'condo bailout' blocking 'a price correction"
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (641+ words) OTTAWA " Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Parliament to probe Ottawa's proposal to convert unsold condominium units in British Columbia into affordable housing. In a letter to the House ethics committee, Poilievre says a program to possibly help finance…...