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The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

DILI, East Timor (AP) — The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis' upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia's youngest country on the world stage, not a time to confront the legacy of abuse by influential members of the clergy in the
The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

The AP Interview: East Timor president sees pope stop as opportunity, not time to dwell on past sins

DILI, East Timor (AP) — The president of East Timor sees Pope Francis' upcoming visit as a prime opportunity to promote Asia's youngest country on the world stage, not a time to confront the legacy of abuse by influential members of the clergy in the
TSB to deploy investigators after small airplane crashed at northern Alberta airport

TSB to deploy investigators after small airplane crashed at northern Alberta airport

PEACE RIVER, Alta. — The Transportation Safety Board of Canada will deploy a team to probe an aircraft accident that happened Tuesday afternoon at an airport in northern Alberta.
China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

China retaliates over EV tariffs with anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports

OTTAWA — China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.
Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

Transport minister asks for report, reforms after Via Rail passengers stranded

OTTAWA — A tourist visiting Canada is questioning the safety of Via Rail after he says his phone was snatched from him by an employee when he was documenting a train delay that left passengers stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toile
Canadian Western Bank shareholders approve National Bank takeover

Canadian Western Bank shareholders approve National Bank takeover

EDMONTON — Canadian Western Bank says shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favour of a sale of the company to National Bank of Canada. Edmonton-based CWB says the vote at the special meeting Tuesday was 99.
Calgary retools pumps to ease some strain on water system, hands out 5 bylaw tickets

Calgary retools pumps to ease some strain on water system, hands out 5 bylaw tickets

CALGARY — City officials say they have found a way to ease some of the strain on Calgary's water system while a major pipe is again shut down for repairs.
S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

S&P/TSX composite closes down more than 300 points, U.S. stock markets also fall

TORONTO — Canadian and U.S. markets started September under pressure as signs of weakening economic activity pushed commodities and stocks lower. A report on U.S.
Toronto film festival touts new brand partnerships ahead of first fest without Bell

Toronto film festival touts new brand partnerships ahead of first fest without Bell

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet to welcome Hollywood's top stars this week, it will do so with dozens of new brand supporters that organizers hope will put to rest any notions the event has lost some of
Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600

Stock market today: Wall Street tumbles on worries about the economy, and Dow drops more than 600

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks tumbled Tuesday to their worst day since an early August sell-off, as a week full of updates on the economy got off to a discouragingly weak start. The S&P 500 sank 2.
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