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Federal judge dismisses legal challenges to Woodfibre LNG's 'floatel'

Federal judge dismisses legal challenges to Woodfibre LNG's 'floatel'

OTTAWA — Canada's Federal Court has rejected legal challenges disputing the approval of a so-called "floatel" used to house workers near Squamish, B.C., as they build a liquefied natural gas facility at an abandoned pulp mill.
As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

As climate costs mount, businesses talking more about spending to adapt: report

TORONTO — Work on climate change has largely focused on preventing it from getting worse, but as a new RBC report points out, businesses are also starting to think more about potential spending on adaptation and preparation as the costs of disasters
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for oil. Closing it could backfire on Iran

The war between Israel and Iran has raised concerns that Iran could retaliate by trying to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint due to the large volumes of crude that pass through it every day. The U.S.
Book Review: ‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a reflection on young adulthood and migration

Book Review: ‘The Tiny Things Are Heavier’ is a reflection on young adulthood and migration

“The Tiny Things Are Heavier,” by author Esther Ifesinachi Okonkwo, is a reflection on young adulthood, migration, cultural misunderstanding and family relationships.
Judge seeks more information about Trump administration's cuts to Voice of America

Judge seeks more information about Trump administration's cuts to Voice of America

WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge who blocked the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America is seeking more information from the government about whether it is complying with his order preserving the 83-year-old international news serv
London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

London's secret tunnels that helped inspire James Bond will open to the public, complete with a bar

LONDON (AP) — There is a history-rich part of London that few people have seen, where the city braced for the Blitz , James Bond’s creator got inspiration and secret Cold War messages passed between Washington and Moscow .
Spin Master names board member Christina Miller as next chief executive

Spin Master names board member Christina Miller as next chief executive

TORONTO — Toy company Spin Master Corp. has named Christina Miller as the company's new chief executive, effective July 7.
Third day of searching for four missing in Quebec medical helicopter crash

Third day of searching for four missing in Quebec medical helicopter crash

MONTREAL — Police are spending a third day searching for four people who went missing after a medical transport helicopter crashed on Quebec's North Shore. The Airmedic helicopter crashed into a lake late Friday near Natashquan, Que.
May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market

May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market

NEW YORK (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May, as stubbornly high mortgage rates and rising prices made homebuying less affordable even as the inventory of properties on the market continued to increase.
Put chickpeas at the centre of the plate with citrus and honey

Put chickpeas at the centre of the plate with citrus and honey

The Greek island of Ikaria has a wealth of vegetable dishes, many of which call for lavish amounts of legumes, often braised with tomatoes in olive oil.