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Highly flammable gas acetylene explodes at W.Va. distributor; 2 workers injured
POCA, W.Va. - Two workers were injured Monday when highly flammable gas used in welding exploded at a West Virginia industrial site, officials said.
Highly flammable gas acetylene explodes at W.Va. distributor; 2 minor injuries reported
POCA, W.Va. - Two workers were injured Monday when highly flammable gas used in welding exploded at a West Virginia industrial site, officials say.
N.W.T. industry minister touts 'made in the North' oil pipeline alternative
CALGARY - The Northwest Territories is promoting the idea of a "made-in-the-North" oil pipeline as a means to get Canadian crude to international markets, bypassing jurisdictions that have been less than keen on such developments.
BlackBerry focuses on cool factor as it returns to Orlando for annual event
ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry will pull out all the stops this week as the company welcomes thousands of industry players for BlackBerry Live, its annual three-day conference which promises to offer some perspective into its future.
Aeroplan operator Aimia increases dividend amid higher Q1 revenue but lower EPS
MONTREAL - Aimia Inc. (TSX: AIM) is increasing its quarterly dividend by a penny per share even though the operator of the Aeroplan loyalty rewards program also reports an 8.3 per cent decrease in its net earnings per share in the first quarter.
Monsanto wins Supreme Court fight over its genetically engineered soybeans
WASHINGTON - The Supreme Court said Monday that an Indiana farmer violated Monsanto Co.'s patents on soybean seeds resistant to its weed-killer by growing the beans without buying new seeds from the corporation.
Explosions, fire reported at W.Va. gas distributor; 2 minor injuries reported
POCA, W.Va. - Two workers were injured Monday when gas being stored at a West Virginia industrial site exploded, officials say.
TSX, NY markets flat amid disappointing data from China, weak US retail spending
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed down amid falling commodity prices and data that showed China only slightly increased its industrial production and retail sales in April.
Loonie slightly ahead amid positive U.S. retail sales figures for April
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar edged marginally higher Monday amid better-than-expected retail sales data out of the United States.
Explosions, fire reported at W.Va. gas distributor; some injuries reported, severity unclear
POCA, W.Va. - Crews responded to explosions and a fire at a gas distributor in West Virginia Monday and an emergency official said there are reports of some injuries, though the number and severity were unclear.
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