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Aritzia earnings rise in second quarter on strong retail and e-commerce sales
VANCOUVER - Aritzia Inc. says its net income increased by 16 per cent in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, as both retail and e-commerce sales rose year-over-year. The Vancouver-based clothing r...
Oct 12, 2022
MPs opt not to study allegation of 'obstruction of justice' against Mendicino
OTTAWA - Members of the House of Commons immigration committee say they will not investigate allegations of obstruction of justice against Marco Mendicino, who was formerly in charge of the file. The ...
Oct 12, 2022
UN demands Russia reverse 'illegal' annexations in Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to condemn Russia's "attempted illegal annexation" of four Ukrainian regions and demand that Moscow immediately reverse i...
Oct 12, 2022
Champagnie among Raptors bubble players who have one game left to make an impression
TORONTO - An untimely hamstring injury will keep Montreal native Chris Boucher out of the Toronto Raptors' lineup when they play Boston in Boucher's hometown on Friday. "Just wanted to make that clear...
Oct 12, 2022
Quebec parties to be sworn in next week, Legault to unveil cabinet on Oct. 20
QUEBEC - Newly re-elected Quebec Premier Franois Legault will present his new cabinet on Thursday, Oct. 20. Thus far, Legault has only confirmed that Christian Dub will remain health minister. Legault...
Oct 12, 2022
Five Things: An interesting off-season awaits for Blue Jays as team looks to improve
The post-season ended shortly after it began for the Toronto Blue Jays. The Seattle Mariners shut out the Blue Jays in Game 1 last Friday and came back from a seven-run deficit in a 10-9 victory a day...
Oct 12, 2022
Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon charged with assaulting son, police
NEW YORK (AP) - Former NBA player Ben Gordon is facing assault charges for allegedly punching his son at a New York airport. The alleged assault occurred Monday evening at LaGuardia Airport. According...
Oct 12, 2022
Toronto Argonauts look for first victory in Edmonton since 2013 season
They've been eliminated from CFL playoff contention but the Edmonton Elks face a solid opportunity to snap their dubious home losing streak. Edmonton (4-12) hosts the Toronto Argonauts (9-6) on Saturd...
Oct 12, 2022
Halifax to 'go ahead' with hosting world junior hockey championships, says mayor
HALIFAX - The Halifax Regional Council says it will go ahead with hosting the IIHF World Junior Championship in Halifax and Moncton later this year. Mayor Mike Savage told a special council meeting la...
Oct 12, 2022
Tories maintain slight lead over Liberals in new poll, but with smaller gap
OTTAWA - A new poll suggests Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberals have gained back some support after the Conservatives enjoyed a surge when Pierre Poilievre became leader. The data released today...
Oct 12, 2022