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Binance flags ‘potential security issue,’ says crypto firms froze more than $2.5 billion

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Thursday it’s investigating reports of a potential security issue as its founder said the incident “does look like...

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Air Canada fare hikes can’t keep up with soaring fuel costs, as carrier cuts forecast

MONTREAL — Sky-high fuel costs pushed Air Canada to slash its profit forecast by hundreds of millions of dollars for the year after a turbulent quarter that saw its bottom line nearly cut in half.

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Canada still reviewing F-35 purchase after RCAF received its first jets: minister

OTTAWA — Defence Minister David McGuinty says the federal government's planned purchase of 88 F-35 stealth fighters remains under review, even after the military received its first two F-35s in recent days.

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Canada's unions prepare for nationwide fight over Ottawa's labour law proposals

OTTAWA — Canadian labour leaders are warning that unions could trigger a nationwide job action if Ottawa rams through a contentious suite of proposed changes to the Canada Labour Code.

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Carney says Cleveland-Cliffs must honour Stelco commitments amid layoff dispute

Prime Minister Mark Carney said it would be a mistake for Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. to fail to honour the commitments it made when it bought Stelco.

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Poll suggests long wait times led half of Canadians to avoid going to the hospital

MONTREAL — A new poll suggests long wait times lead half of Canadians to avoid seeing a doctor or going to the hospital.

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Ottawa launches telecom road map to improve competition, consumer choice

The federal government says it is launching a road map to boost competition and choice within Canada's telecommunications sector.

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DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17B in big consolidation for grocery delivery

DoorDash is gobbling up Instacart in a $17 billion acquisition that will supercharge its grocery delivery business. DoorDash said the Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers...

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Tim Hortons sales improve as cold drinks like matcha attract younger customers

Tim Hortons is attracting younger Canadians to its restaurants with matcha and other cold drinks, helping grow sales at the coffee-and-doughnut chain despite a tough consumer environment.

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Rising costs, trade risks cloud Canada's construction outlook despite activity uptick

The outlook for Canada's construction sector remains "uneven" heading into 2027 as activity improved last quarter, despite challenges such as higher material costs and slower residential demand.

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