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Man thrown from vehicle in crash involving commuter train in Metro Vancouver

Man thrown from vehicle in crash involving commuter train in Metro Vancouver

The West Coast Express commuter rail service in Metro Vancouver was disrupted when a train collided with a pickup truck in Port Moody, B.C.
Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

Do-it-yourself investors could get expanded supports under new proposal

TORONTO — A new proposal could allow do-it-yourself investors to get more support from dealers currently restricted from doing so.
Court to hear appeal Cineplex's appeal of a $38.9 million fine in October

Court to hear appeal Cineplex's appeal of a $38.9 million fine in October

TORONTO — A court will hear Cineplex Inc.'s appeal of a record $38.9-million fine it is facing for deceptive marketing practices this fall.
Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

Federal Liberals looking to provide 'certainty' to investors in fall budget

OTTAWA — Major institutional investors are asking the federal government to give them a reason to invest more at home in the upcoming fall budget, say the Liberal MPs leading budget consultations across Canada.
Hudson's Bay changes name to Rupert Legacy after selling IP to Canadian Tire

Hudson's Bay changes name to Rupert Legacy after selling IP to Canadian Tire

TORONTO — The business running the defunct department store once known as Hudson's Bay has changed its name. The company and its subsidiaries now have various names beginning with Rupert Legacy.
CIBC making senior executive changes ahead of CEO change in November

CIBC making senior executive changes ahead of CEO change in November

TORONTO — CIBC is making changes to its senior executive ranks ahead of Harry Culham's move into the role of president and chief executive later this year.
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies.
Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia’s central bank on Tuesday reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling.
Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, 10 injured

Explosion at US Steel plant in Pennsylvania leaves 2 dead, 10 injured

CLAIRTON, Pa. (AP) — An explosion at a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh left two dead and sent at least 10 to hospitals Monday and heavily damaged the sprawling facility, officials said.
B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees

B.C. court squelches Vancouver bylaw that forced ride-hailing firms to pay fees

VANCOUVER — The B.C. Supreme Court has invalidated a bylaw passed by the City of Vancouver that imposed a fee on ride-hailing companies working on city streets during peak hours.
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