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Top court won't hear appeal of Calgary man found not responsible for killing five

Top court won't hear appeal of Calgary man found not responsible for killing five

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of a Calgary man who fatally stabbed five young people at a house party nearly a decade ago.
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

TORONTO — Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday.
Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

Oil shippers demand explanation from Trans Mountain for pipeline cost overruns

CALGARY — A group of oil shippers is asking the Canada Energy Regulator to compel the company behind the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion to provide them with a full and detailed breakdown of the project's escalating construction costs.
Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Teen pregnancy raises risk of death in early adulthood, Ontario study suggests

Women who were pregnant as teenagers are more likely to die before age 31 compared to those who had no teen pregnancies, suggests an Ontario study that calls for more programs to support vulnerable youth and their children. The study of 2.
No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

No word on resumption of work at Cape Breton coal mine after go-ahead by province

HALIFAX — It is still unclear whether a Cape Breton coal mine, closed eight months ago because of rockfalls, will reopen after receiving permission from the province this week to resume year-round production. Morien Resources Corp.
Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

Documents show more companies, performers owed money by Just for Laughs

MONTREAL — Documents made public by an insolvency trustee show Montreal comedy festival Just for Laughs and affiliated companies owe millions of dollars in unpaid debts beyond what was included in a court filing last week. Groupe Juste pour rire inc.
Associations representing Olympic, Paralympic athletes request more federal funding

Associations representing Olympic, Paralympic athletes request more federal funding

Canadian athlete representatives are asking the federal government to increase funding for the Athlete Assistance Program (APP) by $6.3 million in the 2024 federal budget.
Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

Elks may be looking to sell to private owners after 75 years of community ownership

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Elks may be looking to sell to a private ownership group for the first time in the franchise's 75-year history.
Will Ottawa meet its fiscal target? Economists split as deficit tracks higher

Will Ottawa meet its fiscal target? Economists split as deficit tracks higher

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has pledged that the government will meet its fiscal targets in the upcoming federal budget, but economists say achieving that goal will be challenging as the deficit tracks higher.
Empire says gap between discount and full-service narrowing as sales, earnings rise

Empire says gap between discount and full-service narrowing as sales, earnings rise

The parent company of Sobeys is looking ahead to sunnier economic times, betting the shift to discount grocery stores that’s been boosting sales industry-wide won’t be permanent.