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S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Monday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index posts small gain Monday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Monday after starting the day lower, while U.S. markets were mixed.
Stung by criticism, Ottawa to give $1M to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas

Stung by criticism, Ottawa to give $1M to support victims of sexual violence by Hamas

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is pledging $1 million to support Israeli victims of sexual violence during last October's attacks by Hamas.
Underdog Laval wins first U Sports men's basketball title with 77-71 win over Queen's

Underdog Laval wins first U Sports men's basketball title with 77-71 win over Queen's

QUEBEC — Before the U Sports men's basketball champion, Laval University's head coach Nathan Grant said his team rises to challenges from a superior team. On Sunday, players on the Rouge et Or showed their head coach was right.
US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

US, Canada and indigenous groups announce proposal to address cross-border mining pollution

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S.
New Brunswick social services are broken, spending lacks accountability: report

New Brunswick social services are broken, spending lacks accountability: report

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government has few measurable goals for the money it spends on social services, a systemic flaw that is putting the province's safety net on the brink of failure, says a new report from the child, youth and seniors' ad
A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

A list of candidates vying to lead the Alberta NDP

CALGARY — Six contenders are competing for the helm of the Alberta New Democrats, with the successor to long-time party leader Rachel Notley to be chosen in June.
U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

U.S., Canada agree to work together on reducing B.C. coal mine pollution

The United States and Canada have agreed to launch a joint probe into a long-running cross-border dispute involving pollution from coal mines in British Columbia flowing into American waters.
Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

Surrey, B.C., hospital to get critical care tower with acute, specialized services

SURREY, B.C. — A new critical care tower will be built at the current hospital site in Surrey, B.C., to take pressure off the overcrowded emergency room and add capacity for specialized care, Premier David Eby says.
B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

B.C. man, 19, dies in avalanche while skiing in Alberta backcountry

CANMORE, Alta. — A man from British Columbia has died after being caught in an avalanche in Alberta. RCMP say two men were skiing in the backcountry on Sunday afternoon when the avalanche happened.
Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

Western Canada's cold snap in January causes $180 million in insurance damages

VANCOUVER — Extreme cold near the start of this year in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan has led to a damage bill that the Insurance Bureau of Canada says is more than $180 million.