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Coroner's inquest into 2019 Ottawa bus crash deaths set for April

Coroner's inquest into 2019 Ottawa bus crash deaths set for April

A coroner's inquest into a 2019 Ottawa bus crash that killed three people will be held this spring. The coroner's office says the inquest into the deaths of Judy Booth, Bruce Thomlinson and Anthonia Van Beek will begin on April 2.
Capital Power says newly retooled Alberta plant poised for data centre opportunities

Capital Power says newly retooled Alberta plant poised for data centre opportunities

EDMONTON — Electricity producer Capital Power Corp. says its recently retooled Genesee Generating Station positions the company well to seize data centre opportunities in Alberta.
Saks Global laying off staff, plans to close Neiman Marcus store in Dallas

Saks Global laying off staff, plans to close Neiman Marcus store in Dallas

Saks Global says it is laying off staff as it works to integrate the recently acquired Neiman Marcus Group with its other luxury brands.
National Bank sticking with guidance despite tariff threat

National Bank sticking with guidance despite tariff threat

National Bank of Canada says it sees heightened uncertainty from potential tariffs but isn't yet adjusting its earnings expectations because of the threat.
'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

'Complete and utter shock' after abrupt resignations of two Atlantic premiers

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The surprising resignation of two well-liked Atlantic premiers has left some political experts shaking their heads in disbelief — and marvelling at the mounting demands on anyone running a province.
Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal

Trump says Zelenskyy is coming to the White House to sign US-Ukraine critical minerals deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal that will closely tie the two countries together for years to come.
Quebec investment manager CDPQ earns 9.4 per cent return for 2024

Quebec investment manager CDPQ earns 9.4 per cent return for 2024

MONTREAL — Quebec investment manager CDPQ says the weighted average return on its depositors' funds was 9.4 per cent for 2024. The result fell short of the 11.8 per cent return of its benchmark portfolio.
The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo

The Trump administration sets the stage for large-scale federal worker layoffs in a new memo

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agencies must develop plans to eliminate employee positions, according to a memo distributed by President Donald Trump 's administration that sets in motion what could become a sweeping realignment of American government.
Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

Asset owners call on Canadian banks to stick with climate goals

TORONTO — Canadian asset owners representing about $53 billion in holdings say they're disappointed that Canada's financial institutions have left net-zero emissions initiatives and are calling for them to follow through on climate commitments.
Frozen seafood company High Liner Foods reports US$5.9-million Q4 profit

Frozen seafood company High Liner Foods reports US$5.9-million Q4 profit

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of US$5.9 million, down from US$6.4 million a year earlier, as its sales edged lower. The frozen seafood company, which keeps its books in U.S.