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VANCOUVER — Shares of Ballard Power Systems were up more than 18 per cent after it announced a long-term supply agreement with European bus manufacturer Solaris Bus & Coach that it called its largest order ever for fuel cell engines.

Canada's main stock index edged slightly higher to a new record close Monday, helped by commodity price gains that lifted the energy and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index inched up 18.

MONTREAL — Airlines and marine shippers have asked Ottawa to beef up funding for sustainable transport, money they hope will flow toward green supply chains and upgrades to existing infrastructure.

Pay raises come as most working-age Canadians stifled by inflationary cost-of-living pressures and unaffordable housing, notes Canadian Taxpayers' Federation.

Delta’s farm water is pumped from the river and moved through a conveyance system of ditches, pumping stations, culverts, outfalls and control structures

Despite enjoying much more financial support and official opposition status, new polling shows BC United (formerly BC Liberal Party) continues to be challenged in polls by the BC Conservatives.

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says March home sales were up 9.9 per cent from last year as interprovincial migration to Alberta contributed to tight market conditions.

The sale applies to popular sun destinations and numerous cities across the United States. 

TORONTO — RBC is reopening HSBC Canada branches under its own brand on Monday after closing its takeover of the bank last week.