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Toronto entrepreneur appointed to Senate
Mohammad Al Zaibak will represent Ontario in the upper house, is the president and CEO of the Canadian Development and Marketing Corporation, a holding company that invests in technology businesses.
Alberta investment management company eyes buying a stake in Trans Mountain pipeline
The Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) said Thursday in an interview with BNN Bloomberg that the Trans Mountain pipeline is the type of Canadian infrastructure asset that the investment manager would consider if it is made available.
Tearful candlelight vigil held in N.W.T. for six who died in plane crash
Fort Smith's three churches came together to organize the vigil, which included prayer, song, and calls from community leaders to support each other and stay strong.
Federal Liberal retreat likely to get testy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is also sure to hear more complaints from his caucus as Liberals continue to trail Conservatives by a significant margin in polls.
Canadian-made respirator masks to be used in U.S. prisoner execution, groups say
U.S.-based non-profits Worth Rises and the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice say Alabama plans to execute inmate Kenneth Smith on Thursday by nitrogen hypoxia with a mask and hose typically used as a respirator.
Heavily armed shooter attacked Edmonton city hall
Police Chief Dale McFee told reporters a man entered through the Edmonton City Hall parkade and fired shots with a long gun that could fire multiple rounds, shattering glass in the building.
Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Van resume after 48-hour strike
Bus and SeaBus services in Metro Vancouver are set to resume this morning after the end of a 48-hour strike by supervisors that ground Coast Mountain Bus Company routes to a standstill.
Enbridge appeals Ontario Energy Board ruling on natural gas costs
Enbridge has filed a notice of appeal in Ontario's Divisional Court asking the court to set aside four key parts of the late December OEB ruling that would see customers pay the total capital cost of a natural gas connection upfront instead of spread over 40 years.
NDP caucus retreat to focus on federal budget, housing
Jennifer Howard, Singh's chief of staff, says the party will also discuss their confidence-and-supply agreement with the minority Liberal government.
Stench from Vancouver area refinery didn't breach air quality limits: Metro Vancouver
The regional federation of municipalities says it monitors emissions of particulates, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide from Burnaby's Parkland fuel refinery, and air quality objectives for the contaminants weren't exceeded.