By John Tilak. TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped more than 1 percent to hit nearly a two-month high on Tuesday, fueled by gains in most major sectors and optimism following positive economic data from Europe.

SARNIA, Ont. - Activists plan to protest in Sarnia, Ont., as a two-day national conference on oil sands bitumen kicks off today. The �Bitumen Adding Value Conference� is meant to bring together industry leaders, experts and decision-makers to discuss the ...

OTTAWA - Federal Science and Technology Minister Gary Goodyear touted the Harper government's track record in support of discovery research Tuesday, coinciding with new warnings from a national advisory panel that Canada was treading water on ...

A freight train jumped the tracks in southeastern Saskatchewan Tuesday and spilled more than 91,000 litres of oil. The accident happened as the Canadian Pacific Rail eastbound train was rolling through an area near the village of Jansen, about 150 ...

Drivers who brag they're better behind the wheel than fellow motorists could soon get their chance to test their bravado. Technology is allowing motorists to see exactly how good they really are and the insurance industry is keen to see such devices allowed in ...