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Gildan Activewear Inc. reports US$137.9 million profit for second quarter

Gildan Activewear Inc. reports US$137.9 million profit for second quarter

MONTREAL — Gildan Activewear Inc. says its earnings rose in the second quarter as it reaffirmed its full-year guidance after considering the impact of tariffs. The clothing manufacturer, which reports in U.S. dollars, says it earned US$137.
Lightspeed Commerce reports US$49.6 million loss in Q1, revenue US$304.9 million

Lightspeed Commerce reports US$49.6 million loss in Q1, revenue US$304.9 million

MONTREAL — Lightspeed Commerce Inc. says it lost US$49.6 million in its first quarter of 2026 compared with a net loss of US$35 million in the same quarter last year. The Montreal-based company says on an adjusted basis, it made US$7.
US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

US applications for jobless benefits inch up for the first time in 7 weeks, but layoffs remain low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits inched up modestly last week as business continue to retain staff despite economic uncertainty around U.S. trade policy.
Ukraine's Parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash

Ukraine's Parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s Parliament on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a bill presented by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that restores the independence of two of the country’s key anti-corruption watchdogs, reversing his contentious move last
Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

Teck Coal Limited faces five charges for allegedly dumping harmful substances

CRANBROOK, B.C. — Environment Canada has laid five charges against Teck Coal Limited after the company was alleged to have dumped harmful substances into waters frequented by fish in southeastern B.C.
'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

'Death by a thousand cuts': How to take stock of your subscriptions

As 2022 comes to a close and the cost of living continues to climb, many Canadians are looking for ways to cut back on spending — and some are looking to trim down on subscriptions.

UK police raid packed makeshift club with 150 partygoers

LONDON — British police have fined dozens of people for breaking coronavirus restrictions after officers found 150 guests packed into an illegal nightclub in England over the weekend.
Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'

Missing Dubai princess re-emerges in videos at 'jail villa'

LONDON — A daughter of Dubai's powerful ruler who tried to flee the country in 2018 only to be detained by commandos in a boat off India has re-emerged in new videos published Tuesday, saying she doesn't know if she's “going to survive this situation

Tyler Perry, Clintons attend memorial for actor Cicely Tyson

NEW YORK — Tyler Perry and Bill and Hillary Clinton are among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Johnny Pacheco, an idol in world of salsa, dies at age 85

Johnny Pacheco, an idol in world of salsa, dies at age 85

NEW YORK — Salsa idol Johnny Pacheco, who was a co-founder of Fania Records, Eddie Palmieri’s bandmate and backer of music stars such as Rubén Bladés, Willie Colón and Celia Cruz, died Monday. He was 85.