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B.C. to build undersea fibre-optic internet cable to Haida Gwaii for up to $24M

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is spending up to $24 million for the construction of a new subsea fibre-optic cable to Haida Gwaii in a bid to improve the islands' internet access. The province...

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What to know about the Jones Act as Trump considers a waiver during the Iran war

NEW YORK (AP) — As the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran continues to upend energy markets and supply chains worldwide, the Trump administration says it might suspend maritime shipping requirements...

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Canada supplying 23.6 million barrels of oil under IEA release plan

OTTAWA — Canada plans to contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to an International Energy Agency plan to help stabilize energy markets as the war in the Middle East continues to choke off tanker shipments...

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Canada supplying 23.6 million barrels of oil under IEA release plan

OTTAWA — Canada plans to contribute 23.6 million barrels of oil to an International Energy Agency plan to help stabilize energy markets as the war in the Middle East continues to choke off tanker shipments...

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EPA moves to weaken pollution limits on chemical used to sterilize medical equipment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency proposed Friday to weaken air pollution limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, a move that would reverse a Biden administration...

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Judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Friday quashed Justice Department subpoenas issued to the Federal Reserve in January, a severe blow to an investigation that has already attracted strong criticism...

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Federal judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's Federal Reserve investigation, dealing blow to inquiry

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal judge quashes subpoenas in Justice Department's Federal Reserve investigation, dealing blow to inquiry. The Associated Press

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Trump signs executive orders aimed at addressing home affordability concerns ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday signed a pair of executive orders aimed at showing his commitment to improving home affordability — a key issue for many voters going into November’s...

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Medical device developed by a Halifax doctor appears on episode of 'The Pitt'

HALIFAX — A medical device developed by a Halifax-area doctor was featured on an episode of American TV drama "The Pitt" on HBO Max. The device, called Ring Rescue, helps remove rings that get stuck...

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Shooting at business in Delta, B.C., believed linked to extortion: police

DELTA — Police say shots that were fired at a business in Metro Vancouver are believed to be linked to an extortion case. The Delta Police Department says the attack happened early Friday in the Tilbury...

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