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Domtar to return village site to Tla’amin Nation

Domtar to return village site to Tla’amin Nation

Shuttered Catalyst pulp and paper mill site in Powell River to be repatriated to Tla’amin
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Hudson's Bay in court Hudson’s Bay is scheduled to be back in court Monday to advance a creditor protection case it launched March 7 amid subdued consumer spending,

Carney’s move to kill carbon price now official but debate over it not dead

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney's move Friday to end the consumer carbon price has done little to put the long-standing political battle to rest.
Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

Carney wants call with Trump, PM 'respects' president's economic goals: ambassador

OTTAWA — Canada's ambassador to the U.S. says Prime Minister Mark Carney is looking to set up a conversation with President Donald Trump "as soon as possible.
B.C. woman who donated to ‘tax shelter scheme’ denied tax relief

B.C. woman who donated to ‘tax shelter scheme’ denied tax relief

Federal judge denied Laila McMillan's request for a judicial review of a Canada Revenue Agency decision that denied tax relief on interest going back to 2005.
B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

Trade war sparking division between B.C. and Alaska as cruise ships appear to be next collateral damage
April 1 carbon tax hike to be cancelled

April 1 carbon tax hike to be cancelled

Premier David Eby announces B.C. carbon tax to be eliminated in line with new federal policy
Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

B.C. removes BC Hydro charger rebates for Tesla products but appears to keep other U.S. manufacturers, for political reasons
Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

Carney says his government starts in a moment of crisis in Canada-U.S. relations

OTTAWA — Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall on Friday morning, along with a leaner Liberal cabinet that he said is focused on "meeting the moment" and facing down the threat posed by U.S.
TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TSX, U.S. markets rally Friday, gold price tops US$3,000 an ounce for first time

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 1.5 per cent Friday, rallying alongside U.S. markets to end an otherwise grim week for equities, while the price of gold topped US$3,000 an ounce for the first time ever. It’s been almost two weeks since U.