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More groundwork needed to maintain Canada-U.S. relations, summit hears

More groundwork needed to maintain Canada-U.S. relations, summit hears

TORONTO More needs to be done to maintain North American relations in an increasingly competitive and volatile world, and as a U.S. election approaches, attendees at a conference in Toronto heard on Tuesday.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,887.34, down 182.42 points): Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Up 12 cents, or 0.24 per cent, to $48.92 on 17.
S&P/TSX composite index down nearly 200 points, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index down nearly 200 points, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO Canada's main stock index was down almost 200 points in a broad-based decline led by financials, utilities and base metals, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 182.42 points at 21,887.34.
New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New West council rejects call for inquiry into wastewater plant 'boondoggle'

New Westminster councillor calls for public inquiry on Metro Vancouvers debacle with Metro Vancouver wastewater treatment plant
Canada's economy is in a funk, so are some British Columbians

Canada's economy is in a funk, so are some British Columbians

Inflation, income stagnation, growing household debt lead British Columbians to feel they are in a 'personal recession'
Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

Border strike averted after union reaches tentative agreement with Ottawa

OTTAWA Workers at Canada's borders are no longer planning to go on strike this week after their union reached a tentative agreement with the federal government.
'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

'A bit of a Wild West': Navigating the changing rules on when to tip

If he was speaking to a visitor or newcomer to Canada, Michael von Massow would struggle to describe our tipping culture to them. It is a bit of a Wild West, von Massow said.
Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Almost half of Canadians think country should cut immigration, says polling

Housing affordability woes spark debate
World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

World Bank boosts forecast: Strength of US economy will support global growth of 2.6% this year

WASHINGTON (AP) The World Bank upgraded its outlook for the global economy Tuesday, estimating that it will expand 2.6% this year on the strength of sustained growth in the United States. The bank's latest outlook marks an increase from the 2.
B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

B.C.'s drought: Dry conditions spur changes to BCWS wildfire suppression tactics

Drought conditions and drier fuels mean wildfires can burn deeper.