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Ricky Martin sues nephew, alleges million-dollar losses

Ricky Martin sues nephew, alleges million-dollar losses

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rican superstar Ricky Martin filed a lawsuit Wednesday against his nephew that accused him of extortion, malicious persecution, abuse of law and damages — stemming from false allegations of sexual abuse.
New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday

New air passenger protection rules come into effect Thursday

MONTREAL — New Air Passenger Protection Regulations go into effect today. The update comes as the Canadian Transport Agency tries to close a loophole that left some passengers unable to secure cash refunds after pandemic-related flight cancellations.
FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare, 2nd review

FDA panel backs much-debated ALS drug in rare, 2nd review

WASHINGTON (AP) — A panel of federal health advisers voted Wednesday to recommend approval for an experimental drug to treat Lou Gehrig’s disease, a remarkable turnaround for the much-debated medication that was previously rejected by the same group
Cineplex says it will push on to secure payout from Cineworld despite bankruptcy

Cineplex says it will push on to secure payout from Cineworld despite bankruptcy

TORONTO — Cineplex Inc. says it remains focused on recouping the value of a judgement against Cineworld Group PLC despite the U.K.-based movie theatre operator's bankruptcy filing in the U.S. Toronto-based Cineplex was awarded $1.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (19,241.44, up 153.29 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Down 91 cents, or 2.23 per cent, to $39.97 on 19.3 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite closes higher along with U.S. markets despite oil price drop

S&P/TSX composite closes higher along with U.S. markets despite oil price drop

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed up along with U.S. markets despite a drop in the price of oil that pushed energy stocks down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 153.29 points at 19,241.44 as the Bank of Canada's 0.
Stocks charge higher on Wall Street, erasing weekly losses

Stocks charge higher on Wall Street, erasing weekly losses

NEW YORK — Stock indexes on Wall Street closed solidly higher Wednesday, placing the market on pace to break a 3-week losing streak. The S&P 500 rose 1.
Ukrainian Canadian Congress wants permit revoked as Russian turbine hearings continue

Ukrainian Canadian Congress wants permit revoked as Russian turbine hearings continue

OTTAWA — The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is urging the Canadian government to revoke a permit that allowed the export of a turbine repaired in Montreal to a Russian energy giant.
WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

WestJet debuts new, gender neutral uniforms with name tag space for pronouns

CALGARY — WestJet workers are getting a new look as the airline revamps its uniforms with an eye to gender inclusivity.
Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

Major telecoms agree to emergency outage deal: Minister Champagne

VANCOUVER — Canada's major telecom companies have reached a formal agreement to "ensure and guarantee" emergency roaming and other mutual assistance in the case of a major outage.