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Indigenous tourism group frets for future over funding gap in federal budget
OTTAWA - A group representing thousands of Indigenous-led tourism operators says it doesn't think the recent federal budget will do enough to help the industry avoid collapse. What's more, the Indigen...
Apr 29, 2021
Daimler Truck, Volvo to make fuel cells in Europe from 2025
FRANKFURT - Germany's Daimler Truck AG and Sweden's Volvo Group say they plan to jointly manufacture hydrogen fuel cells for trucks in Europe starting in 2025 and called on European Union policymakers...
Apr 29, 2021
Canadian PPE manufacturers team up to lobby government to build industry standards
KELOWNA, B.C. - Some of Canada's largest medical mask manufacturers have joined forces to lobby government to establish industry standards for personal protective equipment. The Canadian Association o...
Apr 29, 2021
Canada Soccer Hall of Fame inducts eight women 'legends' in Class of 2021
Eight women, including five members of Canada's original 1986 women's team, are headed to the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame.The Class of 2021 inductees are Sue Brand, Annie Caron, Carla Chin Baker, Janet...
Apr 29, 2021
'Great champion of Indigenous peoples,' B.C. judge, politician, Thomas Berger dies
VANCOUVER - Thomas Berger, a British Columbia politician, lawyer, judge and commissioner whose work led Canada to recognize Aboriginal title to land, has died at the age of 88. In confirming the death...
Apr 29, 2021
'Great champion of Indigenous peoples,' B.C. judge, politician, Thomas Berger dies
VANCOUVER - Thomas Berger, a British Columbia politician, lawyer, judge and commissioner whose work led Canada to recognize Aboriginal title to land, has died at the age of 88. In confirming the death...
Apr 29, 2021
Driver charged with homicide in Georgia crash that killed 6
SUWANEE, Ga. - The driver of a van that crashed and burst into flames on a Georgia interstate has been arrested and charged with six counts of homicide by vehicle, police said Thursday. Six women insi...
Apr 29, 2021
More Americans sign contracts to buy homes in March
SILVER SPRING, Md. - More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in March after two months of declines, pointing to a healthy housing market as summer approaches and the economy continues what shapin...
Apr 29, 2021
US economy accelerated at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
WASHINGTON - Powered by consumers, the U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter - a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains...
Apr 29, 2021
Canfor posts $427.8M Q1 profit compared with a loss a year ago as lumber prices soar
VANCOUVER - Canfor Corp. reported a first-quarter profit of $427.8 million compared with a loss a year ago, boosted by record results in its lumber business and improved results in its pulp and paper ...
Apr 29, 2021