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Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

CALGARY — A group of oil shippers is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to compel the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to provide them with a full and detailed breakdown of the project's escalating construction costs.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die before age 31 compared to those who had no teen pregnancies, suggests an Ontario study that calls for more programs to support vulnerable youth and their children. The study of 2.
No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

HALIFAX — It is still unclear whether a Cape Breton coal mine, closed eight months ago because of rockfalls, will reopen after receiving permission from the province this week to resume year-round production. Morien Resources Corp.
Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

MONTREAL — Documents made public by an insolvency trustee show Montreal comedy festival Just for Laughs and affiliated companies owe millions of dollars in unpaid debts beyond what was included in a court filing last week. Groupe Juste pour rire inc.
Associations representing Olympic, Paralympic athletes request more federal funding

Associations representing Olympic, Paralympic athletes request more federal funding

Canadian athlete representatives are asking the federal government to increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program (APP) by $6.3 million in the 2024 federal budget.
Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history.
Will Ottawa meet its fiscal target? Economists split as deficit tracks higher

Will Ottawa meet its fiscal target? Economists split as deficit tracks higher

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has pledged that the government will meet its fiscal targets in the upcoming federal budget, but economists say achieving that goal will be challenging as the deficit tracks higher.
Empire says gap between discount and full-service narrowing as sales, earnings rise

Empire says gap between discount and full-service narrowing as sales, earnings rise

The parent company of Sobeys is looking ahead to sunnier economic times, betting the shift to discount grocery stores that’s been boosting sales industry-wide won’t be permanent.

RV fire in residential neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C., claims one life

SURREY, B.C. — Police and fire officials say one person is dead in a recreational vehicle fire in a residential neighbourhood in Surrey, B.C. Surrey Fire Service says the blaze was reported Wednesday as the trailer sat in the driveway of a home.
Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Five types of Insignia air fryers recalled due to potential fire risk

Health Canada and Best Buy are recalling five types of Insignia-brand air fryers because they are a potential fire or burn hazard.