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Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

Canada's liquefied natural gas touted — and doubted — as a green 'transition' fuel

CALGARY — Canada's first liquefied natural gas cargoes will soon arrive on Asian shores, a milestone touted — and doubted — as a boon for global emissions-cutting efforts.
Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at a store selling e-bikes, where smoke was so thick that crews had to battle the flames from outside.
Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Canada Day It is a start-and-stop week for Canadian business with the Canada Day holiday landing on a Tuesday this year.
Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote

Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voting in a dramatic late Saturday session narrowly cleared a key procedural step as they race to advance President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July F
DHL Express Canada workers ratify new agreement, move to end strike and lockout

DHL Express Canada workers ratify new agreement, move to end strike and lockout

TORONTO — Canada's largest private sector union says a three-week lockout and strike at DHL Express Canada is ending after workers ratified a new agreement.
Hudson's Bay landlords don't want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

Hudson's Bay landlords don't want Liu to move in, but retailer still has a shot

TORONTO — A group of Hudson's Bay's landlords don't want to transfer about two dozen leases to British Columbia billionaire Ruby Liu, but the department store still has a chance to get its way.
Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

Feds order Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security

The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns.
'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

'A no-brainer': Some bosses happily giving staff Monday off along with Canada Day

TORONTO — Anyone who works Monday to Friday and is keen for a long weekend this Canada Day has likely had to do a bit of calendar juggling to cope with the ill-timed holiday.