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Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks

Tenant group pushes for climate protections in report highlighting extreme heat risks

A Canadian tenant advocacy group says nearly half the renters they surveyed don't have air conditioning, as they press for protections from climate-fuelled extreme heat.
Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta

Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta

OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the G7 leaders' summit next month in Alberta but she hasn't decided yet if she'll attend.
Nova Scotia landowners can say no to uranium exploration on their properties: deputy

Nova Scotia landowners can say no to uranium exploration on their properties: deputy

HALIFAX — Private landowners in Nova Scotia whose properties were recently identified for potential uranium exploration can say no to work proceeding, says a provincial deputy minister.
Layoffs, logos, leases: What the latest release of Hudson's Bay court docs revealed

Layoffs, logos, leases: What the latest release of Hudson's Bay court docs revealed

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay made a whopping, 590-page court filing late Monday that offers insight into how Canada's oldest company is winding down.
National Bank of Canada reports surge in trading revenue amid volatile markets

National Bank of Canada reports surge in trading revenue amid volatile markets

A surge in trading revenue related to tariff-induced market volatility helped National Bank of Canada handily beat analyst expectations in its second quarter.
Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

Ontario to amend mining bill, add Indigenous economic zones amid First Nations uproar

TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford's government is set to capitulate to some First Nation demands on a controversial mining bill, though it will not kill the proposed law outright despite the growing backlash.
Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

Alberta policies have dampened investor confidence in renewables: report

CALGARY — A report from clean energy think tank Pembina Institute suggests investor confidence in Alberta's renewables sector has been dampened by provincial policy moves.
Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

Google, Competition Bureau battle over possible constitutional challenge

TORONTO — Canada’s competition watchdog says it will fight a constitutional challenge from Google in a case alleging the tech giant abused its dominant position in the online advertising market.
Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks

Trump says he warned Netanyahu to hold off on an Iran strike to give US more time for nuclear talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on striking Iran to give the U.S. administration more time to push for a new nuclear deal with Tehran.
B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

B.C.'s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Labour Ministry says the province's lowest paid workers are getting a pay bump as of Sunday. It says the minimum wage will increase from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The ministry says the 2.
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