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B.C. as growing energy powerhouse threatened by regulations, resources forum hears

The Langley-based company says its large-log mill is back up and running after an October curtailment, but supplies are inconsistent.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Wednesday, helped by strength in telecommunication and utility stocks, while U.S. stock markets moved lower ahead of Thanksgiving. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 83.16 points at 25,488.30.

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OTTAWA — Canada didn't live up to its values on immigration over the last few years as it allowed more people into the country than it could absorb, said former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney.

Losses for big technology stocks pulled major indexes lower on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% from its record high a day earlier, and the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%.

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says his party is ready to introduce motions as early as today that would help the Liberals pass legislation to create their promised GST holiday but only if they separate it from their parallel promise to send $250

World Wildlife Fund tells the Forest Stewardship Council to "immediately terminate" sustainable forestry certificates for Paper Excellence, Canada's largest forestry company.

WASHINGTON — As president-elect Donald Trump rattles his closest neighbours with threats of tariffs, he is also firming up the team of loyalists to put his plans into action.