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HALIFAX — The CEO of Via Rail told a Halifax business audience on Monday that although the Crown corporation has big modernization plans for its passenger service to the Maritimes, it needs to ensure its trains run on time.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, with the Dow and the S&P 500 adding to recent new record highs.

TORONTO — It’s not easy going up against Canada’s banking oligopoly, but some are trying. Challengers like EQ Bank and Wealthsimple are rolling out new and cheaper offerings, growing their base and gaining brand recognition.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes added slightly to their record highs in relatively subdued trading on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Monday, beating the all-time high it set on Thursday.

Amazon.com Inc. says some customers in Canada can now start getting their packages delivered to their garage.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Commerce Department said Monday it's seeking a ban on the sale of connected and autonomous vehicles in the U.S.

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.

VANCOUVER — Cosmetics brand Lush says it is laying off staff as it scales down operations at its Vancouver facilities. Amanda Caruso, a spokesperson for the U.K.

The co-founder of the company that owned the experimental submersible that imploded en route to the wreckage of the Titanic told a Coast Guard panel Monday that he hoped that the silver lining of the disaster will inspire a renewed interest in explor

TORONTO — Ian Rosen is at ease wandering all four floors of the flagship Harry Rosen store his late grandfather started and his father built upon, but it's the lower level where he's really at home.