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Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.3% in April, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Canadian economic growth rebounded in April, but early indications suggested it failed to maintain the momentum into May. Statistics Canada said Friday real gross domestic product grew 0.

George Springer hits 2 three-run homers as Blue Jays beat slumping Yankees 9-2

TORONTO (AP) — George Springer had three hits, including a pair of three-run homers, and José Berríos pitched seven strong innings as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the slumping New York Yankees 9-2 on Thursday night.
Springer hits two three-run homers as Blue Jays dump Yankees 9-2

Springer hits two three-run homers as Blue Jays dump Yankees 9-2

TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays outfielder George Springer started to see signs three weeks ago that his dismal season was about to turn around.
Raptors net six prospects in busy NBA Draft with two trades and ultimately four picks

Raptors net six prospects in busy NBA Draft with two trades and ultimately four picks

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors had two picks heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, one late in the first round and then the first pick in the second. Somehow, they ended up netting six young players, adding significant depth in a 24-hour span.
Resolutions on child welfare barred from AFN assembly as chiefs raise concerns

Resolutions on child welfare barred from AFN assembly as chiefs raise concerns

OTTAWA — The Assembly of First Nations is not allowing resolutions on child welfare at its coming annual general assembly, including one that called for it to publicly apologize for comments made in front of a tribunal.
Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

Liberal caucus staying quiet after major byelection defeat that rattled party

OTTAWA — Liberal campaign co-chair Terry Duguid insisted Thursday that his caucus is united behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, even as the majority of elected Liberals remain silent on the prime minister's political future.

Texas judge dismisses civil lawsuit by woman who alleged sexual assault by Dak Prescott

DALLAS (AP) — A district court judge in Texas has dismissed a civil lawsuit filed by a woman against Dak Prescott that accused the Dallas Cowboys quarterback of sexual assault.
Bell Media to cut 43 technicians as part of previously announced job losses

Bell Media to cut 43 technicians as part of previously announced job losses

TORONTO — BCE Inc. says it is cutting 43 technician jobs at its Bell Media subsidiary as part of a February move to cut nine per cent of the parent company's workforce.

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,942.16, up or down 148.26): BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB). Technology. Up 32 cents, or 10.5 per cent, to $3.36 on 6.8 milllion shares.
Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18

Change-of-command ceremony for new defence chief set for July 18

OTTAWA — A change-of-command ceremony for the country's top military commander is set for July 18, though the next chief of the defence staff has not yet been named publicly. Gen.
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