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Teck Resources shuts down part of zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire

Teck Resources shuts down part of zinc plant in Trail, B.C., due to 'localized' fire

TRAIL, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Tech Resources says a fire at its zinc plant in Trail, B.C., has shut down one of the plant's four sections, but the other three remain in operation as it investigates the cause of the "localized" blaze.
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N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

N.B. election debate: Higgs defends major tax cut promise as services struggle

MONCTON, N.B.
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Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment

Judge approves $600 million settlement for residents near fiery Ohio derailment

A federal judge on Wednesday approved a $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's disastrous derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Saskatchewan education minister facing second conflict of interest investigation

Saskatchewan education minister facing second conflict of interest investigation

REGINA — Saskatchewan's education minister is facing a second investigation by the conflict of interest commissioner, this time surrounding investments into two helium companies.
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Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December

Congress passes temporary bill to avoid shutdown as lawmakers punt spending decisions to December

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown for now while punting final spending decisions until after the Nov. 5 election.
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Womenswear brands Ann Taylor, Loft returning to Canada through Hudson's Bay stores

Womenswear brands Ann Taylor, Loft returning to Canada through Hudson's Bay stores

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says Ann Taylor and Loft will return to Canada through a partnership with the department store. The deal with Centric Brands LLC, a U.S.
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OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OSFI easing stress test requirements for uninsured mortgages when switching providers

OTTAWA — The national banking regulator says it will no longer require borrowers with uninsured mortgages to undergo a stress test when switching providers.
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Judge approves $600 million settlement in fiery Ohio derailment

Judge approves $600 million settlement in fiery Ohio derailment

A federal judge approved the $600 million class-action settlement Wednesday that Norfolk Southern railroad offered to everyone who lived within 20 miles (32 kilometers) of last year's disastrous derailment i n East Palestine, Ohio, despite the object
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S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite moves lower Wednesday, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged lower on Wednesday, weighed down by the energy sector as the price of oil fell, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, with the S&P 500 and Dow slipping from the records set the day before.
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Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

Stock market today: Wall Street edges back from its record highs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks edged back from their records as financial markets around the world take a pause following big recent moves. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Wednesday, a day after setting its latest all-time high.
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