News
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China keeps penalties on U.S. pork, soy, eases some others
Beijing will exempt American industrial grease and some other imports from tariff hikes in a trade war with Washington
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GM recalls nearly 3.8M pickups, SUVs to fix brake issues
The pump in the power-assist brakes can put out less vacuum power than needed, increasing stopping distance and the risk of a crash
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Global uncertainty prompts rethink of B.C. budget projections: finance minister
Reduced forecasts reflect B.C.’s concerns over potential negative economic impacts of trade disputes between the U.S. and China and Brexit
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Alberta group urges women to get more confident talking about politics
A campaign encouraging women to take part in an online conversation kicks off in Calgary next week. Follow the hashtag #canadapoweredbywomen
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Retailer Roots reports nearly $9.7M Q2 loss, falls short of expectations
Losses can be linked to a drop in store traffic and a delay in the flow of product to stores due to a transition to a new distribution centre
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Apple unveils a cheaper iPhone and pricing for streaming TV
IPhone shipments are down 25% so far this year, putting pressure on Apple to generate revenue from services such as music and video streaming, games and its App Store
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UW Madison says Foxconn slow in fulfilling $100M pledge
The Foxconn pledge requires UW-Madison to fundraise to match its donation, and the school has yet to launch such a campaign
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Former Veterans Affairs minister Greg Thompson dies at 72 after life of service
He served as minister of Veterans Affairs and regional minister for New Brunswick under former prime minister Stephen Harper
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China to boost pork output as swine fever drives up prices
Government agencies will closely monitor and analyze pork prices, stabilize production and regulate the market price
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Ontario law society revokes rule requiring members to commit to promoting diversity
The society voted on a requirement that lawyers create and abide by a so-called “statement of principles” acknowledging their obligation to advocate for equality and inclusion
