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S&P/TSX composite rises Friday, U.S. markets also close higher

S&P/TSX composite rises Friday, U.S. markets also close higher

Canada's main stock index capped off the week with a more than 100-point bump on Friday, while U.S. markets set more records even as the latest U.S. tariff deadline looms. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 122.09 points at 27,494.35.
Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

Trump says he hasn't 'had a lot of luck' with Canada ahead of latest tariff deadline

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday his administration hasn't "had a lot of luck with Canada" in its trade negotiations, tempering expectations of a deal ahead of next week's deadline to avert tariffs.
Rogers asks employees to work in the office full-time

Rogers asks employees to work in the office full-time

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. is joining a growing list of companies asking its employees to return to the office. The telecom company says it will require its corporate employees to be in the office four days a week starting in October.
Nurses group hopes premiers' new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility

Nurses group hopes premiers' new sense of unity will lead to labour mobility

OTTAWA — The Canadian Nurses Association says it hopes the new "united Team Canada" approach at the Council of the Federation will lead to harmonization of nurses' licences across the country.
Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski playing with new perspective since cancer diagnosis

MONTREAL — Winning still feels great for Gabriela Dabrowski, but it’s not the be-all and end-all like it used to be. Ever since her battle with cancer last year, swinging a tennis racket has taken on a new meaning.
Wall Street hits an all-time high for the 5th time this week

Wall Street hits an all-time high for the 5th time this week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks climbed to more records on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Friday, setting an all-time high for the fifth time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.
How the rescue of three workers trapped underground in B.C. mine unfolded

How the rescue of three workers trapped underground in B.C. mine unfolded

Three contractors were rescued late Thursday after more than 60 hours trapped underground at the Red Chris gold and copper mine in northern B.C. Here is a timeline of how the situation unfolded (all times Pacific): July 22, 2025, 6 a.m.
Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.
Seniors rarely downsize — here's why that's hurting first-time homebuyers

Seniors rarely downsize — here's why that's hurting first-time homebuyers

Realtor Barry Lebow specializes in helping seniors downsize — moving out of the family homes they've lived in for decades to a smaller place that's a better fit for their aging lifestyle.
Federal government posts $6.5 billion deficit in April, May

Federal government posts $6.5 billion deficit in April, May

The federal government posted a $6.5 billion deficit in the first two months of the fiscal year. The result for the April-to-May period compared with a $3.8 billion deficit for the same stretch last year.
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