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VANCOUVER — British Columbia's main party leaders wanted to talk taxes Friday during the provincial election campaign, but couldn't divert the conversation away from plastic straws and communism.

MONTREAL — In a victory for air travellers, the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for passengers subjected to delays and damaged luggage on international flights.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained almost 200 points Friday, led by strength in energy, tech and base metals, while U.S. markets also rose. The latest U.S.

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TORONTO — Canada's industry minister has thrown his support behind a call from one of Shopify Inc.'s leaders for the country to get more ambitious.

New Democrat Leader David Eby says he will help British Columbia households with a $1,000 grocery rebate, in an election platform that mentions rival СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Conservative Leader John Rustad more than 50 times.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index dipped lower on Thursday as losses outweighed strength in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also moved lower.

NEW YORK (AP) — Crude prices jumped on worries about worsening tensions in the Middle East, while U.S. stocks pulled back further from their records. The S&P 500 edged down by 0.2% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.