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S&P/TSX composite falls more than 200 points led by energy, U.S. markets also slide

S&P/TSX composite falls more than 200 points led by energy, U.S. markets also slide

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 200 points Tuesday with broad-based losses led by energy, while U.S. markets also fell.
Weak on-time record of Canadian airports, airlines raises questions for summer travel

Weak on-time record of Canadian airports, airlines raises questions for summer travel

MONTREAL — Canadian airports and airlines logged a large number of flight delays last month, raising questions about their readiness for the summer travel rush. Big airports and carriers had a much weaker on-time record in March than comparable U.S.
Protesting N.L. crab fishers watch from shore as Maritime fishers head out to harvest

Protesting N.L. crab fishers watch from shore as Maritime fishers head out to harvest

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As a standoff between crab fishers and processors enters its third week in Newfoundland and Labrador, all eyes are on Maritime fishers who have begun their annual harvest.
Stock market today: Stocks tumble on profit, economy worries

Stock market today: Stocks tumble on profit, economy worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street had its biggest drop in a month as investors worried about company profits and the state of the economy. The S&P 500 fell 1.6% Tuesday.
B.C.'s leaky Science World dome fix part of $50-million tourism infrastructure fund

B.C.'s leaky Science World dome fix part of $50-million tourism infrastructure fund

VANCOUVER — One of the most recognizable legacy structures from British Columbia's Expo 86 World's Fair will soon undergo repairs on its leaky roof as part of a $50-million tourism infrastructure fund.
Vancity CEO Christine Bergeron moving to top job at Concert Properties

Vancity CEO Christine Bergeron moving to top job at Concert Properties

VANCOUVER — Vancity says Christine Bergeron is stepping down as president and chief executive of the credit union to take the top job at real estate company Concert Properties. The credit union says Bergeron will continue with Vancity until mid-July.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder starts nonprofit cannabis company

Ben & Jerry's co-founder starts nonprofit cannabis company

WILLISTON, Vt. (AP) — One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry's has gone from ice cream to cannabis with a social mission.
‘Give yourself time and space’: How to manage your finances during times of grief

‘Give yourself time and space’: How to manage your finances during times of grief

In 2013, Ti Zhang received news of their mother’s sudden passing. At the time, they were in their mid-20s and living in Paris with their one-year-old child and then-partner, while their mother was living in Vancouver.
Cascades restructuring tissue business in U.S., 300 employees affected

Cascades restructuring tissue business in U.S., 300 employees affected

KINGSEY FALLS, Que. — Cascades is restructuring its tissue business, changes that will affect 300 employees in the United States. The company says it will progressively close plants in Barnwell, S.C., and Scappoose, Ore.
Professionals see less credibility, value on Twitter after Musk takeover

Professionals see less credibility, value on Twitter after Musk takeover

TORONTO — Canada was plunging into the H1N1 crisis, when Anne Marie Aikins first encountered Twitter.
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