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The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election

The ruling-party candidate strongly opposed by China wins Taiwan's presidential election

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Ruling-party candidate Lai Ching-te emerged victorious in Taiwan’s presidential election on Saturday and his opponents conceded, a result that will determine the trajectory of the self-ruled democracy’s relations with China over
US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea

US military strikes another Houthi-controlled site after warning ships to avoid parts of Red Sea

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military early Saturday struck another Houthi-controlled site in Yemen that it had determined was putting commercial vessels in the Red Sea at risk, two U.S. officials said, a day after the U.S.
Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

Regulator approves Trans Mountain pipeline variance request

CALGARY — The imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is more likely following Friday's decision by the Canada Energy Regulator to approve a request for a pipeline variance from the company building the project.
Housing crunch prompts efforts to stabilize immigration levels, say federal ministers

Housing crunch prompts efforts to stabilize immigration levels, say federal ministers

OTTAWA — Housing Minister Sean Fraser and Immigration Minister Marc Miller say the federal government is working to stabilize the number of people entering the country every year as housing pressures mount.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,990.22, up 71.82 points): Toronto-Dominion Bank. (TSX:TD). Finance. Down 31 cents, or 0.38 per cent, to $80.49 on 15.2 million shares.
Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

Canada embarks on preclearance pilot project on U.S. side of Quebec/N.Y. land border

WASHINGTON — Canada is embarking on an effort to test the boundaries of its shared border with the United States, launching a pilot project that would allow northbound land travellers to clear customs while still on U.S. soil.
TSX rises Friday, while U.S. markets end mixed on inflation data, bank earnings

TSX rises Friday, while U.S. markets end mixed on inflation data, bank earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Friday, while U.S. markets were mixed following a report on wholesale inflation and the start to fourth-quarter earnings season. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 71.82 points at 20,990.
73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

73% of pot purchases from legal sources, up from 37% in 2019: Health Canada

OTTAWA — An annual survey from Health Canada shows 73 per cent of respondents are buying their cannabis from legal sources. That number compares with 37 per cent in 2019, the year after Canada first legalized cannabis.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 10th winning week in 11 with a mixed finish

Stock market today: Wall Street closes out its 10th winning week in 11 with a mixed finish

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street drifted to a mixed finish as it closed out its 10th winning week in the last 11. The S&P 500 ended Friday up 0.1% and remains within 0.
Income gap between new immigrants and all Canadians shrunk by half in four years: PBO

Income gap between new immigrants and all Canadians shrunk by half in four years: PBO

OTTAWA — The income gap between Canada's newest immigrants and other Canadian workers has narrowed significantly, a new report from the parliamentary budget officer said Friday.