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Applications open for new disability benefit program, payments start next month

Applications open for new disability benefit program, payments start next month

OTTAWA — Canada's new disability benefit — a program that provides eligible people with up to $200 a month — is now open for applications.
‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ

‘The Chosen’ swaps Texas for Italy to film the crucifixion for the hit drama about Jesus Christ

MATERA, Italy (AP) — Matera, in the south of Italy, is known as the “City of Stones” for its architecture. For the next season of “The Chosen,” it’ll be known by another name: Jerusalem.
Competition Bureau reaches deal with Canadian Natural Resources over gas processing

Competition Bureau reaches deal with Canadian Natural Resources over gas processing

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau says Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. has agreed to sell 75 per cent of its interest in its Seiu Lake natural gas processing plant to address competition concerns related to its proposed acquisition of Schlumberger N.V.
Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend runway shows during Milan Fashion Week

Giorgio Armani, 90, will not attend runway shows during Milan Fashion Week

MILAN (AP) — Giorgio Armani will not be present to take his bows as usual after the upcoming Emporio Armani and Giorgio Armani runway shows during Milan Fashion Week, his fashion house announced Friday.
Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion

Statistics Canada reports April retail sales up 0.3 per cent at $70.1 billion

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.3 per cent to $70.1 billion in April, helped by gains in sales at new and used car dealers, however economists say they expect a slowdown ahead.
Strathcona defends unsolicited takeover offer for oilsands peer MEG Energy

Strathcona defends unsolicited takeover offer for oilsands peer MEG Energy

CALGARY — Strathcona Resources Ltd. says MEG Energy Corp. has made errors and misleading statements in its justifications for rejecting its unsolicited takeover bid.
Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks

Anne Murray digs into the vault for album of decades-old unreleased tracks

TORONTO — Anne Murray is digging into the archives for a new album of previously unreleased songs. The singer announced news of the compilation, “Here You Are,” on Friday – her 80th birthday.
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide.
AP WAS THERE: 'Jaws' and the parental debates it set off

AP WAS THERE: 'Jaws' and the parental debates it set off

LOS ANGELES (AP) — It didn't take long for “Jaws” to make an impression.
Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

Supreme Court work goes on with 10 cases to decide, including birthright citizenship

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is in the homestretch of a term that has lately been dominated by the Trump administration's emergency appeals of lower court orders seeking to slow President Donald Trump's efforts to remake the federal government