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Exit poll suggests Labour wins huge majority in British election

Exit poll suggests Labour wins huge majority in British election

LONDON (AP) — An exit poll suggests the Labour Party is headed for a huge majority in Britain’s election, riding a wave of frustration with 14 years of Conservative rule.
Raptors sign 2024 draft picks Walter, Mogbo and Shead

Raptors sign 2024 draft picks Walter, Mogbo and Shead

TORONTO — The Toronto Raptors have signed 2024 draft picks Ja’Kobe Walter, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamal Shead.
Toronto police say one person dead, others taken to hospital in overnight hit-and-run

Toronto police say one person dead, others taken to hospital in overnight hit-and-run

TORONTO — A man is facing charges after a hit-and-run collision in Toronto that left a woman dead and two others injured and closed a portion of a highway early Thursday morning.
'Marriage of convenience': Hudson's Bay Co. buying Neiman Marcus for US$2.65B

'Marriage of convenience': Hudson's Bay Co. buying Neiman Marcus for US$2.65B

TORONTO — Several North American department stores are joining forces under a deal that will see Hudson's Bay Co. buy Neiman Marcus and spin it out into a larger business along with some of its other prestige retailers. HBC's US$2.
Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

Environment Canada issues multiple warnings as B.C. braces for weekend heat

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of heat warnings for British Columbia stretching into next week, with parts of the province forecast to reach "very high temperatures" beginning Friday.
Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements

Israel approves plans for nearly 5,300 new homes in West Bank settlements

JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has approved plans to build nearly 5,300 new homes in settlements in the occupied West Bank, a monitoring group said Thursday, the latest in a campaign to accelerate settlement expansion, aimed at cementing Isr
S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

S&P/TSX composite gains 20 points Thursday with U.S. markets closed for July 4

TORONTO — Canada's main stock market eked out a gain on Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 20.35 points at 22,244.02. The increase came as U.S.
Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

Well-funded Conservatives paid $8.5M on advertising in 2023, trouncing other parties

OTTAWA — The well-funded Conservative Party of Canada spent more than $8.5 million on advertising last year, substantially exceeding what its political rivals dropped to get their message out.
UWaterloo sues pro-Palestinian protest encampment, seeks $1.5M in compensation

UWaterloo sues pro-Palestinian protest encampment, seeks $1.5M in compensation

The University of Waterloo has launched a lawsuit against the participants of a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on campus, alleging the demonstration has harmed the school's reputation and damaged its property.
Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

Yukon minister says cyanide found in creek near mine spill, after firm issues denial

MAYO, YUKON — Yukon's mining minister says elevated levels of cyanide have been detected in a waterway after an equipment failure and slide of ore at Victoria Gold's Eagle Mine last week.