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Archbishop of New York offers surprise sermon while stranded in Newfoundland for days

Archbishop of New York offers surprise sermon while stranded in Newfoundland for days

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The Archbishop of New York delivered an unexpected sermon at the cathedral in St. John's, N.L., last week after his flight to Dublin was grounded at the city's airport, stranding him and 259 other passengers for days.
4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

4 Nations Face-Off final between US and Canada drew record betting action

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canada's 3-2 overtime victory over the United States in the championship game of the 4 Nations Face-Off on Thursday night set single-game hockey betting records.
Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

Statistics Canada reports December retail sales up 2.5 per cent at $69.6B

TORONTO — Canadian retail sales surged higher at the end of last year to post their largest monthly increase since May 2022, but Statistics Canada says its early estimate for January pointed to a pullback to start 2025.
Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Grocers stocking up on Canadian, international suppliers as shoppers avoid American

Canadian grocers, large and small, are seeking alternatives to U.S. products ahead of a potential trade war, while highlighting homegrown products already available on their shelves.
Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

Homeowners expect monthly mortgage payments to rise upon renewal in 2025: survey

TORONTO — As more than one million mortgages come up for renewal in Canada this year, a new survey says the majority of those homeowners expect to pay more in their monthly borrowing costs.
Nutrien earnings decline to US$118 million in fourth quarter

Nutrien earnings decline to US$118 million in fourth quarter

SASKATOON, Sask. — Nutrien Ltd. says it earned US$118 million in its fourth quarter, down 33 per cent from US$176 million a year earlier. The Saskatoon-based company says its sales totalled US$5.1 billion, down from US$5.
New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

New Social Security chief contradicts claims that millions of dead people are getting payouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — The new head of the Social Security Administration said Wednesday that deceased centenarians are “not necessarily receiving benefits," contradicting claims that tens of millions of dead people over the age of 100 are getting payment
Manulife Financial earns $1.6 billion in fourth quarter

Manulife Financial earns $1.6 billion in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Manulife Financial Corp. says its earnings dipped slightly in the fourth quarter but rose overall in 2024. The company's net income attributable to shareholders was $1.6 billion in the fourth quarter, down three per cent from $1.
Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Bell is looking for answers after its subsea fibre-optic cable connecting western Newfoundland to Nova Scotia was severed for the second time in the space of a year. The telecommunications cable was most recently cut on Dec.
Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

Saskatchewan Premier Moe says Trump 'may not be entirely accurate' with facts

SASKATOON, Sask. — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says U.S. President Donald Trump "may not be entirely accurate with perceived facts" but is someone Canada must work with. Moe said Wednesday the U.S.