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TORONTO — Hannah Logan didn't expect to wind up in the hospital, or face a pricey bill for X-rays and medication when she travelled to Bosnia over a decade ago.

SASKATOON, Sask. — Cameco Corp. increased its annual dividend as it reported a third-quarter profit attributable to equity holders of $7 million, down from $148 million a year ago.

The number of Americans applying for jobless aid ticked up last week but layoffs remain at historically low levels.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information says health-care spending in Canada is projected to reach a new high in 2024.

Shares retreated in Asia early Thursday after U.S. stocks stormed to records as investors wagered on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and the world.

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump clinched the United States election after a tumultuous campaign and Canadian officials talked up the important relationship between neighbours in congratulating the former president on his extraordinary comeback on Wednesday

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is asking rural municipalities to send letters pointing the finger at specific oil and gas companies that aren't paying their property taxes -- but one rural leader says there's no hope for enforcement.

WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. says it earned $859 million in the third quarter, down from $905 million a year earlier.

SASKATOON, Sask. — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$25 million in the third quarter, down 70 per cent from US$82 million a year earlier.

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. says its third-quarter net earnings attributable to shareholders were $203.6 million, up from $156.2 million a year earlier.