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'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

'Zero arrests': RCMP say nobody arrested at G7, but charges possible for pilot

CALGARY — Law enforcement officials overseeing security at the G7 leaders’ summit said Wednesday no arrests were made during the three-day event, except for one rogue pilot who forced officials to scramble CF-18 Hornet fighter jets.
Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

Saskatchewan government plans to extend life of coal plants: Minister

REGINA — Saskatchewan's government is planning to extend the life of the province's coal plants before moving to nuclear power generation, says a letter from the Crown Investments Corporation Minister.
Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

Moe, Smith repeat calls for federal action and support for energy projects

LLOYDMINSTER — The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan say Prime Minister Mark Carney needs to repeal certain energy policies if he wants Canada to have the strongest economy in the G7.
Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

Doug Ford says he treats First Nations 'like gold' but they 'keep coming hat in hand'

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is willing to give First Nations what they want for their support in developing mines, but they cannot "keep coming hat in hand all the time to the government" for more money.
Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains' Canadian business to help energy security

Keyera says $5.15B deal to buy Plains' Canadian business to help energy security

CALGARY — Keyera Corp.'s deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains for $5.15 billion will help boost this country's energy security and economic resilience, its chief executive says.
Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires

REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe’s government, already under attack for failing to help wildfire evacuees, faced questions Wednesday over why almost half of its water bomber fleet was grounded while blazes forced thousands to flee.
Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it awaits the impact of tariffs and Trump again scolds Powell

Fed leaves key rate unchanged as it awaits the impact of tariffs and Trump again scolds Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its key rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits for additional information on how tariffs and other potential disruptions will affect the economy this year.
Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

Buss family agrees to sell controlling stake of Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B, AP source says

The Buss family has agreed to sell the controlling stake of the Los Angeles Lakers to TWG Global CEO Mark Walter, doing so with a franchise valuation of $10 billion — the most ever for a professional sports franchise, a person with knowledge of the a
S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes higher, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index climbed higher on Wednesday and U.S. stock markets closed out the trading day mixed as investors digested an uncertain interest rate outlook south of the border. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 18.46 points at 26,559.
Diversifying trade key to building resilience against U.S. tariffs: Macklem

Diversifying trade key to building resilience against U.S. tariffs: Macklem

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is encouraging businesses to explore export markets beyond the United States to make the economy less vulnerable to current and future trade disputes. Speaking to a business crowd in coastal St.
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