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Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

Prairie farmers hope for 'normal' season after volatile couple of years

CALGARY — Third-generation farmer Greg Sears is more than ready for a crop year without any curve balls in it.
Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

PARIS (AP) — A French court on Monday acquitted Airbus and Air France of manslaughter charges over the 2009 crash of Flight 447 from Rio to Paris, which killed 228 people and led to lasting changes in aircraft safety measures.
Algonquin Power & Utilities terminates deal to buy Kentucky Power

Algonquin Power & Utilities terminates deal to buy Kentucky Power

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. says it has agreed with American Electric Power to terminate its deal to buy Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Co. Inc.
Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today's economy: Desjardins

Young Canadians faring well, earning more in today's economy: Desjardins

OTTAWA — Young, educated workers today are earning more than in previous generations, according to a new report from Desjardins.
'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

'The Phantom of the Opera' closes on Broadway after 35 years

NEW YORK (AP) — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York's production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti bursting from its famou
Amid high phone bills, telecom experts call for structural change, regulatory reform

Amid high phone bills, telecom experts call for structural change, regulatory reform

TORONTO — Whether you're catching a flight, opening a new bank account or picking up groceries, a small group of big names takes up most of the market share. Competition Ltd.
Judge delays trial over Fox News and 2020 election lies

Judge delays trial over Fox News and 2020 election lies

NEW YORK (AP) — Without citing a reason, the Delaware judge overseeing a voting machine company’s $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News announced late Sunday that he was delaying the start of the trial until Tuesday.
CP Rail launches major clean-up effort after derailment in Maine

CP Rail launches major clean-up effort after derailment in Maine

MONTREAL — Canadian Pacific Kansas City railway crews faced a hefty cleanup after a freight train derailed in rural Maine on Saturday, setting several cars ablaze.
Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

'High prices are clouding people's judgment about the long-term economic prospects of natural gas,' says expert
Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

TORONTO — When Elisa Keay works at her Toronto cannabis store, the days feel long and dark — even when the sun is bright.