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Calgarians fail to meet water reduction targets for third consecutive day

Calgarians fail to meet water reduction targets for third consecutive day

CALGARY — Calgarians missed the mark for the third day in a row in the latest round of water rationing, and officials say it appears many residents are ignoring the ban by continuing to water their lawns.
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Lululemon cuts full-year outlook amid struggle with 'newness' in its womenswear

Lululemon cuts full-year outlook amid struggle with 'newness' in its womenswear

Lululemon Athletica Inc. cut its full-year outlook Thursday as its CEO admitted the company has grappled with some "missed opportunities" in its womenswear business.
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Longshore worker unions denounce federal intervention in railway labour conflict

Longshore worker unions denounce federal intervention in railway labour conflict

MONTREAL — Unions representing longshore workers at the country's major ports are promising to put pressure on the federal government if it won't commit to staying out of potential labour disputes in the sector.
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Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

Serbia announces $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia

BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Thursday announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a move that shifts his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
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S&P/TSX composite up 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed after Nvidia earnings

S&P/TSX composite up 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed after Nvidia earnings

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy, technology and financials, while U.S. stock markets fizzled to a mixed close following earnings from Nvidia. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 100.
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Stock market today: Wall Street sees mixed results after late-day selling, drop for Nvidia

Stock market today: Wall Street sees mixed results after late-day selling, drop for Nvidia

Stocks closed with mixed results on Wall Street after some late-day selling. The S&P 500 was essentially flat after giving up an earlier gain of nearly 1%. The Nasdaq fell 0.
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High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

High cost of travel nurses helps drive deficit forecast in New Brunswick

FREDERICTON — The New Brunswick government revealed Thursday that it expects to spend more than it collects in revenue in the 2024-25 fiscal year as it scrambles to cover health-care expenses, including the high cost of travel nurses.
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Onex signs deal for aircraft parts supplier Farsound Aviation

Onex signs deal for aircraft parts supplier Farsound Aviation

TORONTO — Onex Corp. says it has signed a deal to buy Farsound Aviation Ltd., a British company specialized in supplying aircraft parts for engine maintenance and repairs.
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Polish electoral body says former ruling party violated campaign rules, imposes penalty

Polish electoral body says former ruling party violated campaign rules, imposes penalty

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's electoral authority said Thursday that the former governing nationalist conservative party violated campaign funding rules in the 2023 parliamentary vote, and imposed a penalty worth millions of dollars that would under
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The prestigious Michelin Guide is now searching for Quebec's culinary stars

The prestigious Michelin Guide is now searching for Quebec's culinary stars

QUÉBEC — The Michelin Guide is on a quest to find culinary gems in Quebec. The prestigious restaurant guide says its anonymous inspectors are scouring the province for Michelin star-worthy eateries and will reveal their selections in 2025.
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