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S&P/TSX composite finishes over 150 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite finishes over 150 points lower, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed more than 150 points lower on Wednesday as it was weighed down by broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 152.30 points at 26,566.32.
Movie Review: In 'Sorry, Baby,' Eva Victor makes a disarming debut

Movie Review: In 'Sorry, Baby,' Eva Victor makes a disarming debut

The first thing to love about writer-director-star Eva Victor’s extraordinary debut “Sorry, Baby” is how she, as the young professor Agnes, tries, and fails, to hide a tryst with her neighbor.
Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

Volunteers play music to soothe shelter animals

DENVER (AP) — It's often said music is the universal language of humanity. Now a 12-year-old Houston boy is putting that to the test for an unlikely audience — man's best friend.
FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots

FDA requires updated warning about rare heart risk with COVID shots

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it has expanded existing warnings on the two leading COVID-19 vaccines about a rare heart side effect mainly seen in young men.
Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

Google urges CRTC to use restraint with Online Streaming Act

OTTAWA — Google asked the federal broadcast regulator Wednesday to exercise caution and restraint in regulating online platforms. Representatives from Google, which owns YouTube, appeared before a CRTC hearing on market dynamics.
Arson ignites the Dennis Lehane-created Apple TV+ firebug series 'Smoke'

Arson ignites the Dennis Lehane-created Apple TV+ firebug series 'Smoke'

NEW YORK (AP) — Author and screenwriter Dennis Lehane has a healthy respect for the power of fire. He learned that the hard way — surviving a house fire in Boston in his 30s.
US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days

US stocks hang near their record as Wall Street takes a breath following two big days

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks hung near their all-time high as financial markets caught a breath following two big days bolstered by hopes that the Israel-Iran war will not disrupt the global flow of crude oil.
TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor

TSB report on fatal 2023 B.C. plane crash points to low speed as factor

Investigators with Canada's Transportation Safety Board say it appears a small plane was not going fast enough when it rolled and crashed into trees near the airport in Chilliwack, B.C., killing all three people onboard.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won't testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms he won't testify and praises the trial judge for an ‘excellent job’

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs told the judge at his sex trafficking trial that he's doing an “excellent job” as he confirmed Tuesday that he won’t testify. Combs made the comment to U.S.
Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan names 42-man camp roster ahead of July tests

Canada rugby coach Stephen Meehan has called 42 players into camp in Edmonton ahead of July test matches against Belgium and Spain.
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