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Suspect in Vancouver festival tragedy is brother of 2024 killing victim

Suspect in Vancouver festival tragedy is brother of 2024 killing victim

VANCOUVER — Vancouver Police have confirmed that the suspect in Saturday's deadly ramming attack that killed 11 people in the city is the brother of a man who died in an unrelated killing last year.
Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

Amazon launches its first internet satellites to compete against SpaceX's Starlinks

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Amazon’s first batch of internet satellites rocketed into orbit Monday, the latest entry in the mega constellation market currently dominated by SpaceX's thousands of Starlinks .
Man from Nova Scotia First Nation charged with assaulting DFO officer with car

Man from Nova Scotia First Nation charged with assaulting DFO officer with car

MUSQUODOBOIT HARBOUR — The Mounties are alleging that a man from a Mi'kmaq First Nation struck a fisheries officer with his car as the officer was attempting to carry out an inspection early Saturday.
Quebec's failed auto insurance digital shift could cost $500M, inquiry hears

Quebec's failed auto insurance digital shift could cost $500M, inquiry hears

MONTREAL — A public inquiry examining a failed digital shift by Quebec's automobile insurance board heard Monday it could end up costing the province nearly half a billion dollars more than initially planned.
S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite up on federal election day, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index saw a modest uplift Monday as the federal election campaign came to an end, while U.S. markets were mixed ahead of earnings reports from tech heavyweights. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 88.08 points at 24,798.59.
US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

US stocks end mostly higher at the start of a week full of potential swings

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes shook off a midday slump and ended mostly higher at the start of a week packed with several potential flashpoints for markets. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Monday, its fifth gain in a row.
Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

Board change needed at Parkland, but not as drastic as dissident wants: advisory firm

CALGARY — A prominent shareholder advisory firm says it agrees with activist investor Simpson Oil that board change is needed at fuel retailer and refiner Parkland Corp., but is stopping short of calling for a complete overhaul.
Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

Trump says Canada should become U.S. state as president weighs in on Canadian vote

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has weighed in on the Canadian election, repeating his claim that Canada should become a U.S. state after his tariffs and threats of annexation were a central issue in the federal campaign.
Hudson's Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists

Hudson's Bay artifacts would be at home with prior Manitoba donations: archivists

Manitoba archivists caring for hundreds of thousands of Hudson's Bay artifacts are hopeful the company's most prized possession will wind up in public hands and it's possible they have just the spot for the treasure.
Coroner's jury begins considering recommendations in Ottawa bus crash inquest

Coroner's jury begins considering recommendations in Ottawa bus crash inquest

A coroner's inquest into a fatal Ottawa bus crash in 2019 is coming to a close as the jury begins considering recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths in the future.