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All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

All regions will get ‘fair share’ of defence windfall: industry minister

MONTREAL — Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the massive funding announced this week for Canada’s defence industry will filter down to all regions of the country, as the federal government looks to jump-start domestic and overseas trade and reduce
Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin

Atlanta rapper Silentó gets 30 years after pleading guilty to killing his cousin

DECATUR, Ga. (AP) — Silentó , the Atlanta rapper known for his hit song “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” pleaded guilty but mentally ill Wednesday to voluntary manslaughter and other charges in the 2021 shooting death of his 34-year-old cousin.
Flashlights and glowing golf balls. How a NY man played for 35 hours in quest for world record

Flashlights and glowing golf balls. How a NY man played for 35 hours in quest for world record

A New York man is laying claim to the record for most consecutive hours playing golf — a 35-hour stint on a course on Long Island that began early Sunday evening and ended early Tuesday morning.
Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

Ontario housing starts at lowest level since 2009, financial watchdog says

TORONTO — Ontario's housing starts for the first quarter of this year were at the lowest levels since 2009, the province's financial accountability officer said in a report Wednesday.
Reitmans shareholder group calls on others to join fight to boost retailer's value

Reitmans shareholder group calls on others to join fight to boost retailer's value

A group of Reitmans Ltd. shareholders have released their second letter in two months urging the apparel retailer to address its stagnating value, saying they want to replace two board directors and end the company's dual-class share structure.
Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

Toronto Pride says no 'noticeable differences' to events despite $900k funding gap

TORONTO — The organization behind Toronto’s Pride events is facing an uncertain future with a six-figure funding gap after losing major sponsors, but says this year’s festival won’t look any different.
Movie Review: Can a rom-com be honest about money? Celine Song’s smart ‘Materialists’ gives it a go

Movie Review: Can a rom-com be honest about money? Celine Song’s smart ‘Materialists’ gives it a go

The problem with so many rom-coms — one of the problems, anyway — is how often we’re asked to conveniently dismiss our knowledge of life’s realities. Particularly economic ones.
Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

Trump, pizza and helicopters: A guide to the New Jersey governor's race

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — That perfect slice of Jersey pizza. Garden State puns about putting down roots. A whirlwind lesson on Navy helicopters. And diners, lots of diners.
Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

Quebec names mediator as Montreal public transit strike in third day

MONTREAL — Quebec's labour minister says he has named a mediator in a labour dispute between Montreal's public transit authority and its maintenance workers that has limited bus and metro service across the city.
Brian Wilson, Beach Boys leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys leader and summer's poet laureate, dies at 82

NEW YORK (AP) — Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys’ visionary and fragile leader who helped compose and arrange “Good Vibrations,” “California Girls” and dozens of other summertime anthems and became one of the world’s most influential and admired musician