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Death toll rises to 10 in blast at gas station in Ireland

Death toll rises to 10 in blast at gas station in Ireland

LONDON (AP) — The death toll from a gas station explosion that shattered a small village in northwest Ireland rose to 10 on Saturday, and emergency workers who combed through piles of rubble said they did not expect to find more bodies.
UN: Ukraine nuclear power plant loses external power link

UN: Ukraine nuclear power plant loses external power link

BERLIN (AP) — Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant , the biggest in Europe, has lost its last remaining external power source as a result of renewed shelling and is now relying on emergency diesel generators, the U.N.
Stocks lose more ground on fears a recession may be looming

Stocks lose more ground on fears a recession may be looming

NEW YORK (AP) — Good news on the economy remains bad news for Wall Street, as stocks fell sharply Friday on worries a still-strong U.S jobs market may actually make a recession more likely. The S&P 500 ended 2.8% lower after briefly dropping 3.
'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response

'It's just mind-blowing:' Experts baffled by Hockey Canada's scandal response

Experts say Hockey Canada's "scorched-earth" response to criticism over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults could sink the sport's national governing body as we know it today.
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 (18,583.13, down 395.88 points): Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED). Health care. Down $1.33, or 25.78 per cent, to $3.
S&P/TSX composite down almost 400 points, U.S. stock markets also down

S&P/TSX composite down almost 400 points, U.S. stock markets also down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended down almost 400 points in the third straight day of downward movement amid better-than-expected employment numbers and expectations of further rate hikes on both sides of the border.
Nike joins sponsors pulling Hockey Canada support over handling of alleged assaults

Nike joins sponsors pulling Hockey Canada support over handling of alleged assaults

TORONTO — Sportswear giant Nike has suspended its partnership with Hockey Canada, pausing all support for the sport's national governing body amid an increasing backlash over its mishandling of alleged sexual assaults.
Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

Yellowknife pub acquitted of breaking COVID-19 rules

YELLOWKNIFE — The owners of a Yellowknife pub who were accused of violating COVID-19 public health orders say they're relieved they won't have to pay a $5,175 ticket.
Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage

Canada to allow international students to work more hours due to labour shortage

OTTAWA — Canada will temporarily allow international students to work more than 20 hours a week, in a bid to address ongoing labour shortages.
Canadian labour market still tight as economy sees slight bump in employment

Canadian labour market still tight as economy sees slight bump in employment

OTTAWA — After sustaining three consecutive months of job losses and propelling fears of an economic slowdown, the Canadian economy posted a modest bump in employment in September, suggesting the labour market is still exceptionally tight.