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Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears

Precision Drilling seeing boost in demand as Trans Mountain start nears

CALGARY — The completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is leading to a boom in demand for drilling services, said Precision Drilling chief executive Kevin Neveu.
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Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday in 2024. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons celebrates its 60th birthday in 2024. Here's a timeline of its history

Tim Hortons is considered part of the fabric of Canada, but long before the chain became synonymous with the country, it had humble beginnings as a coffee and doughnut shop. As the company turns 60 in 2024, this is a look back at its history.
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Here's a list of recent electric vehicle and battery plant announcements in Canada

Here's a list of recent electric vehicle and battery plant announcements in Canada

Honda Motor Co. plans to build a $15-billion electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont., plant, which it will retool to produce EVs, the company announced on Thursday.
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Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations

Mining giant BHP Billiton makes $39 billion bid for Anglo American to expand copper operations

LONDON (AP) — Shares in U.K.
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Ted Baker Canada seeking creditor protection amid 'significant' liquidity challenges

Ted Baker Canada seeking creditor protection amid 'significant' liquidity challenges

TORONTO — The owners of Ted Baker's Canadian operations have filed for court protection from creditors in a bid to help the retailer get enough "breathing room" to decide whether to liquidate and wind down the business or pursue other unspecified alt
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BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo a validation of copper focus: Teck CEO

BHP's proposed takeover of Anglo a validation of copper focus: Teck CEO

Teck Resources Ltd. saw copper production surge in the first quarter compared with a year earlier as its Quebrada Blanca expansion project ramped up toward full production. The roughly US$8.
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Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont.
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BHP Group makes takeover offer for Anglo American valued at US$39 billion

BHP Group makes takeover offer for Anglo American valued at US$39 billion

TORONTO — Mining company BHP Group Ltd. says it has make a takeover offer for Anglo American plc. worth about US$39 billion.
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AI could boost Canada's lagging productivity: Microsoft Canada president

AI could boost Canada's lagging productivity: Microsoft Canada president

TORONTO — When the head of Microsoft Canada needed to write a letter of interest as part of an application to join a not-for-profit board, he decided to put the tech giant's software to the test.
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Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

Tough new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut down

WASHINGTON (AP) — Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday by the Environmental Protection Agency.
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