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New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch

New Jersey Transit train engineers go on strike, leaving some 350,000 commuters in the lurch

New Jersey Transit train engineers went on strike Friday, leaving an estimated 350,000 commuters in New Jersey and New York City to seek other means to reach their destinations or consider staying home.
Thai construction magnate surrenders on felony negligence charges over building collapse in quake

Thai construction magnate surrenders on felony negligence charges over building collapse in quake

BANGKOK (AP) — A construction magnate and more than a dozen other people surrendered to police Friday on criminal negligence charges for the collapse of a Bangkok high-rise during a March 28 earthquake .
Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

Alberta regulator approves Northback coal exploration project in Rocky Mountains

The Alberta Energy Regulator approved on Thursday a controversial coal exploration project on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Northback Holdings Corp.
Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Canadian Tire said Thursday that it will pay $30 million for intellectual property belonging to the retailer, which is Canada's oldest company.
The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

The government could function without a budget, but will need a spending bill

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Wednesday that when Parliament resumes, the government will put forward a middle-class tax cut, deliver a throne speech and release a fiscal plan in the fall economic update.
U.S. tariffs cast pall over Ontario budget with $14.6B deficit, slower growth

U.S. tariffs cast pall over Ontario budget with $14.6B deficit, slower growth

TORONTO — U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs cast a pall over Ontario's budget Thursday, dragging down GDP growth and knocking the province off its path to balance, with a $14.6-billion deficit projected this year.
Highlights of Ontario's 2025 budget: U.S. tariff measures, boost for alcohol market

Highlights of Ontario's 2025 budget: U.S. tariff measures, boost for alcohol market

TORONTO — The Ontario government tabled a budget Thursday that focused on investments it says will protect Ontario workers in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. The province is projecting a deficit of $14.
Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

Poll finds most Canadians keen on tariff retaliation as Ottawa walks a different path

OTTAWA — Canadians are showing a lot of enthusiasm for retaliation against the U.S. over President Donald Trump's tariffs — even as many of them fear that the country has slid into a recession already.
Pipeline company South Bow sees profits, revenues fall in first quarter

Pipeline company South Bow sees profits, revenues fall in first quarter

CALGARY — Crude pipeline operator South Bow Corp. has reported a drop in quarterly profits and revenues.
Ontario to spend hundreds of millions to boost alcohol sector

Ontario to spend hundreds of millions to boost alcohol sector

TORONTO — Ontario plans to spend hundreds of millions of dollars boosting the province's alcohol sector, including programs to support grape farmers, wineries, distilleries and craft breweries.