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Union head calls MLB's salary cap proposal 'nuclear bomb' ahead of World Series opener

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball's union chief said the owners' proposal of a salary cap this summer was a “nuclear bomb" and players have no interest in the type of economic system Commissioner Rob Manfred maintains is needed for the sport to thrive.

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NASA adopting Apollo’s urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — NASA is moving fast on its plans to build a moon base and return astronauts to the lunar surface in as little as two years.

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Son says Canadian died in U.S. after declining hospital care due to deportation fear

The son of a Canadian woman who died after a fall at her home in Point Roberts, Wash., earlier this month said she refused to seek treatment, fearing she would be detained by U.S. authorities or prevented from returning to the country.

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Industry Minister Mélanie Joly wants to build an aluminum rolling mill in Canada

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says new federal investments announced Friday are a first step toward reducing the Canadian aluminum sector's dependence on the United States.

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Israeli companies misled Canadians about West Bank real estate, complaint alleges

A group of lawyers and civil society members have filed a complaint with the Competition Bureau over Israeli real estate events in Toronto and Montreal, alleging that illegal properties were marketed to Canadians under false pretences.

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Canada, EU working on digital trade agreement ahead of summit next week

OTTAWA — Canada and the EU are continuing negotiations on a digital trade agreement that would make it easier for businesses to buy and sell across borders.

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U.S. case alleging price-fixing advances against Canadian frozen potato giants

FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL — An Illinois judge says a class-action lawsuit alleging two Canadian companies participated in a frozen potato price-fixing scheme in the U.S. can continue.

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Bombardier looks to grow footprint in United States, investing US$270M in first phase

MONTREAL — Bombardier Inc. said Friday it plans to hire 800 workers in the United States as part of the first phase of a US$270-million investment plan to expand its American aircraft service network.

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Rogers seeks to offset hit from CRTC fee ban as wireless service revenue dips in Q3

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it is seeking to offset the hit it has taken from the CRTC’s recent ban on telecommunications carriers charging certain administrative fees.

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Candu attitude: Carney says Canadian bid for Turkish nuclear plant has 'good chances'

ISTANBUL — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday a Canadian company has a real shot at winning a lucrative tender to supply nuclear energy to Turkey — a prospect he said was remote a year ago.

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