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G7 finance ministers show 'proof of unity' with joint statement at summit: Champagne

G7 finance ministers show 'proof of unity' with joint statement at summit: Champagne

BANFF — There's a sense of unity coming out of this week's summit with finance ministers and central bankers across the G7, Canada's finance minister said Thursday. The group gathered in Banff, Alta.
Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

Manitoba Tory loses critic duties but remains in caucus after ethics probe

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Opposition leader Obby Khan stripped a Progressive Conservative caucus member of his critic duties Thursday, as questions continued to swirl about the former government’s actions related to a proposed silica sand mine.
Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

Police dismantle alleged fraud ring that targeted car dealerships in 5 provinces

TROIS-RIVIÈRES — Quebec provincial police say they've arrested three people in connection with a luxury car fraud ring across five provinces.
Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program

Conservative MP launches petition to end temporary foreign worker program

OTTAWA — Conservative MP Jamil Jivani has launched a petition to end the temporary foreign worker program.
April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season

April home sales slow with high mortgage rates, prices, putting chill into spring buying season

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in April, as elevated mortgage rates and rising prices discouraged prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the busiest time of the year for the housing market. Existing home sales dropped 0.
Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year

Stellantis postponing production of Dodge Charger Daytona R/T for 2026 model year

Automaker Stellantis is postponing production of the Dodge Charger Daytona R/T at its assembly plant in Windsor, Ont., for the 2026 model year, saying it continues to assess the effects of U.S. tariff policies.
S&P/TSX composite edges higher on Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite edges higher on Thursday, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index edged higher on Thursday, helped by strength in the financial sector, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 14.84 points at 25,854.01.
Former Football Australia CEO James Johnson named head of Canadian Soccer Business

Former Football Australia CEO James Johnson named head of Canadian Soccer Business

TORONTO — Canadian Soccer Business and the Canadian Premier League have a new boss and leadership structure with English-born Australian James (JJ) Johnson in the role of group chief executive officer.
Stocks slip in wobbly trading as worries about the US government's soaring debt continue to weigh

Stocks slip in wobbly trading as worries about the US government's soaring debt continue to weigh

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ended a wobbly day mostly lower in what has been a rocky week because of worries coming out of the bond market about the U.S. government’s mounting debt. The S&P 500 slipped less than 0.1% Thursday.
Quebec judge approves sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to investor group

Quebec judge approves sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to investor group

MONTREAL — A Quebec Superior Court judge has approved the sale of vehicle-maker Lion Electric to a group of Quebec investors, giving the struggling manufacturer a new lease on life.