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Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

Federal government posts $3.9B deficit in April, May

OTTAWA — The federal government posted a $3.9 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared to a $1.5 billion surplus for the same stretch last year. Revenues increased $6.5 billion, or 8.
World War II sergeant whose plane was shot down over Germany honored with reburial in California

World War II sergeant whose plane was shot down over Germany honored with reburial in California

LOS ANGELES (AP) — After 80 years, a World War II sergeant killed in Germany has returned home to California. On Thursday, community members lined the roads to honor U.S. Army Air Force Tech. Sgt. Donald V.
Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win

Toronto Nationals open Global T20 cricket tournament with convincing win

BRAMPTON, Ont. — The Toronto Nationals opened the Global T20 cricket tournament in style Thursday, defeating the Vancouver Knights by eight wickets. Toronto won the toss and elected to bat first.
Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report

Former judge with disputed Cree heritage likely has Indigenous DNA: report

OTTAWA — A DNA test shows a former judge and Order of Canada recipient accused of falsely claiming to be Cree "most likely" has Indigenous heritage, a report from the Law Society of British Columbia revealed Thursday.
Jobs cut as HBC establishes Saks Global after Neiman Marcus acquisition

Jobs cut as HBC establishes Saks Global after Neiman Marcus acquisition

TORONTO — Jobs are being cut as Hudson's Bay Co. spins out some of its brands into a new entity called Saks Global. A Saks Global spokesperson says operational functions from across the businesses are being brought under one leadership team.
Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays' shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays

Bassitt says everyone to blame as Jays' shoddy season worsens with 13-0 loss to Rays

TORONTO — Chris Bassitt declared everyone in the Toronto Blue Jays organization should bear the blame for its shoddy season.
Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed

Poilievre says Ontario teenager's killing shows Liberal, NDP policies have failed

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed a national rise in crime and the recent killing of an Ontario teenager on what he calls failed Liberal and NDP policies. Poilievre delivered a stump speech in London, Ont.

Ottawa Redblacks chase fourth straight home win when they host the Calgary Stampeders

OTTAWA — Dru Brown has the Ottawa Redblacks in unfamiliar territory. Ottawa (4-2) hosts the Calgary Stampeders (3-3) on Friday night.
Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings

Abbott warns that some of its blood sugar monitors may need replacement due to incorrect readings

Abbott is warning that sensors on some of its blood sugar monitoring systems may need to be replaced to prevent inaccurate readings.
S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite index moves lower Thursday, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ticked lower Thursday, weighed down by losses in the industrial sector, while U.S. markets were mixed. A better-than-expected U.S.