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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday granted a preliminary injunction to stop the U.S. Department of Labor from shutting down Job Corps , a residential program for low-income youth, until a lawsuit against the move is resolved.

EDMONTON — Two members of Alberta's new $2-million panel fighting federal overreach say they aren't responsible for the messaging and ideas on the panel's website, including a suggestion to end social supports for some newcomers.

LAVAL — Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. says it earned US$442.3 million during the fourth quarter, down from US$454.5 million during the same quarter last year. The Laval, Que.-based company, which keeps its books in U.S.

If pipeline companies are keen on proposing a new West Coast pipeline in the near future, they're not saying so publicly.

TORONTO — French sporting goods retailer Decathlon says it is closing its five Greater Toronto Area stores this summer. The locations slated for shutdown are in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough and Vaughan.

The deal comes after almost a year of negotiations.

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OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says Vancouver saw the highest average asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the first quarter. The average asking price in B.C.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed more than 150 points lower on Wednesday as it was weighed down by broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 152.30 points at 26,566.32.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.