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Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s says

Testing rules out beef patties as the source of E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Testing has ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, the company said Sunday. It will resume selling the Quarter Pounder in the coming week. The U.S.
Montreal dockworkers hold one-day strike to put pressure on employer

Montreal dockworkers hold one-day strike to put pressure on employer

MONTREAL — Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal walked off the job early Sunday for a one-day strike aimed at putting pressure on their employer amid difficult contract talks.
Ontario government moves to extend 5.7 cent gas tax cut to June 2025

Ontario government moves to extend 5.7 cent gas tax cut to June 2025

TORONTO — Ontario is moving to extend a 5.7-cent cut to the provincial gas tax until next summer. Premier Doug Ford says his government will soon put forward legislation that, if passed, will keep the tax at nine cents per litre until June 30.
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: Macklem on the Hill Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem and senior deputy governor Carolyn Rogers will be at the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance on
Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

Amanda Todd's family joins American parents in lawsuit against social media giants

WASHINGTON — When B.C. teenager Amanda Todd sat in front of her computer and detailed the relentless bullying and extortion she'd faced on social media, it sent a shock wave to parents around the world.
Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

Ready for liftoff: Why Canada's telecom sector sees opportunity in satellite internet

TORONTO — When a severe tropical cyclone hit New Zealand in February 2023, it left thousands on the country's North Island without internet or cellphone service for nearly a week, as major roads carrying vital fibre optic cables were washed out.
Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

Harris vs. Trump: Where the candidates stand on the climate crisis

WASHINGTON — Environmental experts are warning American voters that whoever takes the White House could set a path forward or pull the world backwards at a critical time for the climate crisis. "The U.S.
More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon

More contamination found around the site of the Eagle Gold mine in Yukon

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says testing around the gold mine where a containment facility gave way, spilling millions of tonnes of cyanide-laced rock, has found increased levels of mercury, cobalt and cyanide.
Canfor reports net loss of $350 million as lumber market headwinds continue

Canfor reports net loss of $350 million as lumber market headwinds continue

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says it had a net loss of $350.1 million in its last quarter as it took writedowns and impairment charges related to mill closures in a slumping lumber market. The forestry company says the net loss worked out to $2.
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands

A deadly outbreak of E. coli poisoning in the United States tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said Friday.