Western governments say China’s subsidies give its industry an unfair advantage.
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Canadian union issues 72-hour strike warning to freight railroad hours after it resumes service
The Canadian government forced the country’s two major railroads into arbitration with their labor union late Thursday afternoon.
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Canadian freight trains to roll again as government forces arbitration of labor dispute
The railroads have said that once the dispute enters arbitration the trains will be able to get moving again.
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Canada’s 2 major freight railroads may stop if contract dispute isn’t resolved
As the Canadian contract talks were coming down to the wire, CSX broke with the U.S. freight rail industry’s longstanding practice of negotiating jointly for years with the unions.
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CDC rolls back some travel requirements for dogs following backlash
U.S. Rep. Jared Golden has proposed blocking the public health agency from enforcing the rules for at least one year.
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Smoke plumes may reach U.S. as wildfires in Canada erupt
One of the biggest eruptions of thick smoke from Canada’s wildfires is beginning to drift south, with the Midwest, Great Lakes and eventually Northeast potentially in its path.
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Planning a trip to Canada with your dog? Make sure you have the right forms
New rules meant to prevent the spread of rabies go into effect Aug. 1. They’ve drawn mixed reactions from Mainers, including some who rely on crossing the border to get veterinary care for their dog.
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Wreck of famed explorer Shackleton’s last ship found off Canada coast
The Quest was found using sonar scans, sitting on its keel under 1,280 feet of churning, frigid water, 62 years after it went missing.
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Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada
Negotiators aim to conclude a treaty by the end of 2024.
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Nine face charges in what police say is the biggest gold theft in Canada’s history
They are accused in a scheme in which $14.5 million in gold bars and $1.8 million in cash was stolen.