Rob Gillies, Associated Press Updated 4:39 pm PST, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question during an end of session news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question during an end of session news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP) Photo: Adrian Wyld, AP Photo: Adrian Wyld, AP Image 1 of / 3 Caption Close Image 1 of 3 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question during an end of session news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau listens to a question during an end of … [Read more...] about Canada says China holds 3rd citizen, sees no link to first 2
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Furniture firms eye up Mexico, Canada
Viet Nam News Xuân Hương HCM CITY — Mexico and Canada will be promising markets for Việt Nam’s wood and furniture products when the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) takes effect in early 2019, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade. Deputy Minister Trần Quốc Khánh said exports to Canada were worth over US$129 million last year and are expected to top $140 million this year. “The CPTPP will open opportunities for products such as wood flooring and bars to Canada because the market will immediately scrap the import tariff of 3.5 per cent when the agreement comes into effect. “Products such as plywood, picture frames, door frames and especially furniture will also have an opportunity because import tariffs of between 6 per cent and 9.5 per cent will be eliminated as soon as the agreement comes into effect. “Wooden handicrafts will also … [Read more...] about Furniture firms eye up Mexico, Canada
Shopping for nostalgia: Toys R Us lures Michigan fans to Canada
Candice Williams and Breana Noble The Detroit News Published 12:01 AM EST Dec 17, 2018 Some Michiganians don't want to grow up. They still want to be Toys R Us kids. So with Geoffrey the Giraffe going the way of the dodo bird in the United States ahead of the holidays, some American shoppers missing the toy retailer are crossing the border into Canada to relive their Christmas seasons past. There, 82 Toys R Us locations remain, including a nearby Windsor store for Michigan shoppers. "I think it’s funny we have to go to a foreign country to buy Christmas presents," said Samantha Bailey, 26, who traveled to Windsor from Jackson with her fiance, Kevin Furlong, on a recent Saturday. It was strange stepping inside a Toys R Us store again, said Bailey, who grew up visiting the toy store chain. She said she was sad to see the one close at Jackson Crossing shopping mall near her. She visited that store during its final days … [Read more...] about Shopping for nostalgia: Toys R Us lures Michigan fans to Canada
Canada gets access to detainee in China 6 days after arrest
Rob Gillies, Associated Press Updated 10:51 am PST, Sunday, December 16, 2018 FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, visitors look at a display for 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei at the PT Expo in Beijing. While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. charges over trade with Iran, the Chinese tech giant's ambition to be a leader in next-generation telecoms is colliding with security worries abroad. less FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, file photo, visitors look at a display for 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei at the PT Expo in Beijing. While a Huawei executive faces possible U.S. ... more Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP Photo: Mark Schiefelbein, AP Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 FILE - In this Sept. 26, 2018, … [Read more...] about Canada gets access to detainee in China 6 days after arrest
Miners in Canada unearth the largest diamond ever in North America
Visit The Boston Globe Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Comment on this Scroll to top of page By Thomas Biesheuvel and Danielle Bochove Bloomberg News December 15, 2018 The biggest diamond ever found in North America has been unearthed by Dominion Diamond Mines and Rio Tinto Group at a mine in Canada’s frozen north.The 552-carat yellow gem was found at the Diavik mine in the Northwest Territories, and is almost three times the size of the next largest stone ever found in Canada. While Diavik and the neighboring Ekati mine produce some very high quality diamonds, they’re not renowned for the sort of huge gems normally found in southern African mines.Dominion chief executive Shane Durgin said the diamond is gem quality, meaning it’s suitable for jewelry, but gave few additional details that help determine its value. Yellow stones typically sell at a discount to Type IIa top whites often found in the best African mines. Still, the highest … [Read more...] about Miners in Canada unearth the largest diamond ever in North America