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S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also climb higher

S&P/TSX composite edges higher in late-morning trading, U.S. stocks also climb higher

TORONTO — Strength in the financial and base metal stocks helped Canada's main stock index edge higher in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets also rose to start the trading week. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 3.
Book Review: 'Challenger' is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy

Book Review: 'Challenger' is definitive account of shuttle disaster and missteps that led to tragedy

When the Challenger space shuttle exploded a little over a minute after its launch in 1986, it pierced the dreams of millions about who watched the tragedy unfold live on television.
Judge says construction on massive CN Rail hub can continue — for now

Judge says construction on massive CN Rail hub can continue — for now

The Federal Court of Appeal has pressed pause on a lower court decision to halt construction of a massive rail-and-truck hub in the Greater Toronto Area. The stay means Canadian National Railway Co. can continue to build the facility in Milton, Ont.
Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand begin closing sales in Canada and U.S.

Ted Baker, Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand begin closing sales in Canada and U.S.

TORONTO — Ted Baker Canada has begun closing sales at its stores as well as its Brooks Brothers and Lucky Brand locations.
NFI Group wins contract with NJ Transit for up to 1,300 transit buses

NFI Group wins contract with NJ Transit for up to 1,300 transit buses

WINNIPEG — NFI Group Inc. says it has won a contract with New Jersey Transit Corp. for up to 1,300 Xcelsior transit buses. The company says it has received an initial firm order for 175 buses with the option to purchase up to 1,125 additional buses.
Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around the edge of its record

Stock market today: Wall Street drifts around the edge of its record

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are ticking higher Monday and adding to what’s been a solid May following their rough April. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading and pulling within 0.4% of its record set at the end of March.
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 19-25

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 19-25

Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 19-25: May 19: TV personality David Hartman is 89. Actor James Fox is 85. Actor Nancy Kwan is 85. Musician Pete Townshend is 79. Singer-actor-model Grace Jones is 73. Drummer Phil Rudd AC/DC is 70.
Frozen peas and lemon add complexity to this weeknight-friendly risotto

Frozen peas and lemon add complexity to this weeknight-friendly risotto

Risotto has a fussy reputation, but it’s utterly weeknight-friendly and can be made start to finish in just over half an hour.
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere

COPENHAGEN (AP) — Ever since humans have journeyed to space , their meals there have proved to be, well, nothing to write home about.
Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say

Dutch artist expelled from Eurovision Song Contest is likely to face charges, Swedish police say

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The Netherlands’ contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest who was dramatically expelled from the competition hours before the grand finale will likely be charged for making illegal threats, Swedish police said Monday.