Jan 15 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
THE GLOBE AND MAIL
** There are 55 companies preparing to go public on the Canadian Securities Exchange, a market for upstart companies that has become a popular listing venue for U.S. cannabis companies. (https://tgam.ca/2RQ1HD4)
** Canada's transportation regulator has launched an investigation into railway service in British Columbia's Lower Mainland after receiving complaints from companies that rely on the Port of Vancouver to reach markets. (https://tgam.ca/2RVmMwd)
** Vention Inc, a rapidly-growing Montreal startup that enables industrial manufacturing professionals to create, design and order custom equipment with a few mouse clicks, has secured C$17 million ($12.83 million) in venture financing led by Bain Capital Ventures and backed by previous investors White Star Capital, Bolt Innovation Management and Real Ventures. (https://tgam.ca/2RJHTkU)
NATIONAL POST
** The Ontario Securities Commission kicked off a broad consultation on Monday aimed at reducing costly and outdated rules and lightening the regulatory burden on companies. Unifor Canada said the Ontario and federal governments are new allies in its fight against General Motors (NYSE:GM) Co's GM.N decision to close its assembly plant in Oshawa, Ontario. ($1 = 1.3254 Canadian dollars)