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Road near Sumas border reopens after train derailment in Abbotsford, B.C.

Road near Sumas border reopens after train derailment in Abbotsford, B.C.

ABBOTSFORD — Southern Railway of British Columbia Limited says a road near the Canada-U.S. border crossing has reopened after it was shut when one of its trains derailed overnight in Abbotsford, B.C.
S&P/TSX composite down at Friday's close, U.S. markets mixed amid muted trading day

S&P/TSX composite down at Friday's close, U.S. markets mixed amid muted trading day

TORONTO — Losses in industrial stocks weighed on the Toronto market as Canada's main stock index finished lower on Friday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed amid a quieter trading day.
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Stephen Colbert was receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” next May.
Cogeco, Eastlink seek to appeal CRTC decision on wholesale fibre rules

Cogeco, Eastlink seek to appeal CRTC decision on wholesale fibre rules

Two telecommunications companies are seeking to appeal a recent CRTC decision that reaffirmed the ability of Canada's Big Three internet companies to resell fibre internet over rivals' networks.
Wall Street closes a record-breaking week with a quiet finish

Wall Street closes a record-breaking week with a quiet finish

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street closed its third winning week in the last four with a quiet finish. The S&P 500 edged down by a whisper, less than 0.1%, on Friday after setting its all-time high the day before.
Scouts Canada selling historic Quebec camp it has owned for more than 100 years

Scouts Canada selling historic Quebec camp it has owned for more than 100 years

MONTREAL — Scouts Canada says it has accepted an offer to sell a historic camp site north of Montreal that first opened more than 110 years ago.
Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.

Toxic gas leak injures four workers, 80 evacuated, in Burnaby, B.C.

BURNABY — A release of toxic bromine gas into the air in an industrial area of Burnaby, B.C., sent four workers to hospital and forced the evacuation of 80 others.
In American life, a growing and forbidding visual rises: The law-enforcement officer in a mask

In American life, a growing and forbidding visual rises: The law-enforcement officer in a mask

NEW YORK (AP) — In a matter of months, it has become a regular sight around the country — immigration enforcement agents detaining people and taking them into custody, often as public anger and outcry unfold around them.
Canada, New Zealand settle trade dispute regarding supply management of dairy sector

Canada, New Zealand settle trade dispute regarding supply management of dairy sector

OTTAWA — Canada and New Zealand have settled a trade dispute over Ottawa's dairy-sector protections that regulate the cost and supply of products such as milk and cheese.
Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival opens after main stage was destroyed by fire

Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival opens after main stage was destroyed by fire

BOOM, Belgium (AP) — Fans roared in excitement and organizers sighed with relief as the Tomorrowland music festival kicked off Friday — two days after a massive fire engulfed the main stage and threw one of Europe's biggest summer concert events into