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WASHINGTON — U.S. Vice-President JD Vance weighed in on the latest trade deal with Canada at a fundraising event Wednesday, saying Prime Minister Mark Carney tried to "out-tough" President Donald Trump while crediting his longtime friend Conservative MP Jamil Jivani as a helpful advocate for Canada.

VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have announced a joint investment of $106.5 million over five years to help restore salmon habitat and to support the province's fish and seafood sectors.

TORONTO — Roots Corp. says it has agreed to a go-private transaction led by Marquee Brands for $4.10 per share.

Corus Entertainment is making cuts at its TV and radio operations.

OTTAWA — Several premiers seem open to returning American liquor to provincial shelves, but there is little enthusiasm about the idea as questions still linger on what a deal to avoid 50 per cent tariffs on $28 billion worth of goods looks like.

WestJet is imposing an “undue barrier” on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada’s transport regulator.

TORONTO — Royal Bank of Canada has hired Caroline Mulroney as vice chair and she is to report to Derek Neldner, the head of capital markets, starting Sept. 14.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

CALGARY — The latest volley of U.S. tariffs targeting Canada are temporarily on hold, and social media postings from U.S. President Donald Trump suggest a revival of the defunct Keystone XL pipeline is factoring into ongoing negotiations.