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Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings

Grounded planes weigh on Transat growth plans, after strike fears erode earnings

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc. has reined in summer growth plans as grounded planes continue to weigh on profit margins — after fears of a strike ate away at bookings last quarter, yielding a net loss, its CEO said.
S&P/TSX composite down 140 points, U.S. markets tick lower after economic reports

S&P/TSX composite down 140 points, U.S. markets tick lower after economic reports

TORONTO — Telecom, financial and utilities stocks led Canada's main stock index down on Thursday even as the price of oil rose, while U.S. markets eased lower as well after several economic reports. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 140.
B.C. Mounties seize cache of stolen Lego, Jellycat toys, clothes worth $150,000

B.C. Mounties seize cache of stolen Lego, Jellycat toys, clothes worth $150,000

RICHMOND, B.C. — Mounties in Richmond, British Columbia, weren't playing around when they recovered a large haul of stolen Lego and plush toys that they say illuminates "dark corners of the retail theft sector.
Former Quebec judge pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife's 2009 shooting death

Former Quebec judge pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife's 2009 shooting death

QUEBEC — A retired Quebec judge who had been facing a second murder trial in his wife's 2009 shooting death pleaded guilty to manslaughter Thursday and walked free after spending a few hours in detention.
Toronto FC's Johnson, Laryea out for two to three weeks with hamstring strains

Toronto FC's Johnson, Laryea out for two to three weeks with hamstring strains

Toronto FC will be without goalkeeper Sean Johnson and fullback Richie Laryea for two to three more weeks due to hamstring strains. Coach John Herdman says Laryea, who has missed the last two games, is expected to be out for three more weeks.
Canada relocating some diplomats from 'volatile' Haiti, following other countries

Canada relocating some diplomats from 'volatile' Haiti, following other countries

OTTAWA — Canada has reduced the number of diplomats at its embassy in Haiti to less than half its normal cadre, citing an increasingly unpredictable security situation in the Caribbean country.
Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board

Suspect in B.C. triple stabbing has history of 'sudden' violence: review board

COQUITLAM, B.C. — The man accused of stabbing three people at a festival in Vancouver's Chinatown had a history of "sudden" violence but a report says he showed no signs of deteriorating mental health as he left a psychiatric hospital that day.
Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia Police Review Board has concluded the conduct of Halifax officers in a controversial 2018 sexual assault case doesn't warrant any broad changes in how the police force operates.
Top court won't hear appeal of Calgary man found not responsible for killing five

Top court won't hear appeal of Calgary man found not responsible for killing five

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will not hear an appeal of a Calgary man who fatally stabbed five young people at a house party nearly a decade ago.
Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

Renters have harder time accumulating wealth than homeowners: RBC economist

TORONTO — Renters face daunting barriers in their attempts to build wealth as they're forced to devote an increasing share of their income to keeping a roof over their head, said an RBC report Thursday.