July 26 (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
** Malaysian oil company Petronas has cancelled plans for an C$11.4 billion ($9.12 billion) liquefied natural gas terminal on the British Columbia coast, dealing a major blow to Canada's hopes of becoming a global LNG supplier. https://tgam.ca/2uAqqgO
** Canadian National Railway Co CNR.TO posted a 20 percent rise in second-quarter profit, but warned that the stronger loonie poses a headwind for the rest of the year. The Montreal-based company beat analyst expectations in a quarter that saw many freight categories post double-digit gains. https://tgam.ca/2uAD6UH
** British Columbia Premier John Horgan offered no assurance on Tuesday that his government will issue permits that Kinder Morgan (NYSE:KMI) Canada Ltd KML.TO needs to commence construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in September, despite federal approval for the C$7.4 billion ($5.92 billion) project that Alberta Premier Rachel Notley considers critical to her province's economic well-being. https://tgam.ca/2uAzfqK
NATIONAL POST
** Home Capital Group HCG.TO, the Toronto-based alternative mortgage lender, says it has repaid a C$2 billion ($1.60 billion) line of credit from Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRKa) Inc BRKa.N .
SNC-Lavalin Group Inc SNC.TO is eyeing tuck-in acquisitions to "turbo charge" its capabilities in artificial intelligence following the closing of its C$3.6 billion ($2.88 billion) deal for WS Atkins, the company's chief executive says.
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