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Parkland names former HF Sinclair CEO Michael Jennings to board of directors

Parkland names former HF Sinclair CEO Michael Jennings to board of directors

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. has named veteran executive Michael Jennings to its board of directors as part of the company's board renewal process. The addition of the former HF Sinclair Corp. chief executive to the board is effective Feb. 10.
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West Fraser Timber permanently closing Fraser Lake, B.C., sawmill

West Fraser Timber permanently closing Fraser Lake, B.C., sawmill

VANCOUVER — West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it's permanently closing its sawmill in Fraser Lake, B.C., after an orderly wind-down. The Vancouver-based company says it's unable to access economically viable fibre in the region.
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Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase

Food industry groups object to proposed B.C. chicken price increase

Several food industry groups are raising the alarm about a potential increase in the farm-level price of chicken in British Columbia, saying it could put pressure on businesses and consumers.
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U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision

U.S. Department of Justice preparing legal brief as both sides appeal Line 5 decision

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has been asked to explain to a federal appeals court precisely how it believes the country's 1977 pipeline treaty with Canada should impact efforts to shut down the controversial cross-border Line 5.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,924.30, up 17.78 points): Royal Bank of Canada. (TSX:RY). Finance. Down 40 cents, or 0.30 per cent, to $133.41 on 14.9 million shares.
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Algoma Steel says structure collapse Saturday disrupted coke production, no injuries

Algoma Steel says structure collapse Saturday disrupted coke production, no injuries

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Algoma Steel Group Inc. says a structure supporting utilities piping at its coke-making plant collapsed on Saturday.
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TSX edges higher, U.S. stocks continue march higher after recent record high

TSX edges higher, U.S. stocks continue march higher after recent record high

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher Monday, while U.S. markets continued to rise after the S&P 500 ended last week at a record high. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 17.78 points at 20,924.30.
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Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher and adds to its record high

Stock market today: Wall Street ticks higher and adds to its record high

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose again to build on its all-time high reached last week. The S&P 500 added 0.2% Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.4%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3%.
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Iran is 'directly involved' in Yemen Houthi rebel ship attacks, US Navy's Mideast chief tells AP

Iran is 'directly involved' in Yemen Houthi rebel ship attacks, US Navy's Mideast chief tells AP

JERUSALEM (AP) — Iran is “very directly involved” in ship attacks that Yemen's Houthi rebels have carried out during Israel's war against Hamas , the U.S. Navy's top Mideast commander told The Associated Press on Monday. Vice Adm.
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Accelerator Plug and Play entering Canadian fintech market

Accelerator Plug and Play entering Canadian fintech market

TORONTO — Global startup accelerator Plug and Play is entering Canada's fintech market with Visa Canada as a founding sponsor.
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