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Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

Ottawa to provide $1.5 billion for Metro Vancouver's transit service over a decade

VANCOUVER — The federal government has committed more than $1.5 billion over 10 years for Metro Vancouver's beleaguered transit network, but a public transit advocate says it still leaves a massive funding gap.
Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

Stock market today: Wall Street closes higher, snapping a 4-week losing streak

U.S. stocks shook off a weak start and ended slightly higher, enough to break a four-week losing streak. The S&P 500 edged up 0.1% Friday after being down for most of the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.
A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday

A new exhibition in Paris celebrates Snoopy's style ahead of his 75th birthday

LONDON (AP) — A new exhibition in Paris celebrates the history of fashion — as worn by Snoopy and the Peanuts gang. “Snoopy In Style," which opens Saturday, pays tribute to Charles M.
Two people charged in alleged Taylor Swift scam in Toronto now charged in Halton

Two people charged in alleged Taylor Swift scam in Toronto now charged in Halton

Two people facing charges in Toronto in an alleged Taylor Swift concert ticket scam have now been arrested in a similar alleged scheme in Halton Region.
Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's 'Listening to the Law' will give readers an inside account of the court

NEW YORK (AP) — Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has a book coming out in September that her publisher is billing as an invitation for “readers to see the Supreme Court through the lens of her experience.
New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

New Brunswick premier proposes 'free-trade zone' in Atlantic Canada

FREDERICTON — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt is proposing a free-trade zone for goods and services within Atlantic Canada to help the region withstand United States' tariffs.
As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

As elver fishery season set to launch, N.S. First Nation rejects federal rules

HALIFAX — The fishing season for baby eels is set to begin in the Maritimes, but at least one First Nation says it won't abide by federal rules that limit the lucrative catch.
Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

Several Canadian flights cancelled after London fire caused power outage at Heathrow

TORONTO — Several arriving and departing flights between cities across Canada and London's Heathrow Airport were cancelled after an overnight fire caused a power outage and forced the British airport to close Friday, with further flight disruptions e
Music Review: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s romance 'I Said I Love You First' is more than syrup

Music Review: Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco’s romance 'I Said I Love You First' is more than syrup

LONDON (AP) — A lot can go wrong when a couple teams up for a collaborative album. The myopia of romance could make for unrelatable, navel-gazing music — the kind that should stay between partners instead of being shared with the world.
Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he's '100 per cent innocent'

Wife of Ontario man arrested in Dominican Republic says he's '100 per cent innocent'

TORONTO — Jane Wilcox thought it was a simple mix-up when customs officers pulled her husband aside at the Punta Cana airport as they were heading back to Toronto.