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OTTAWA — The Canadian economy lost momentum after a roaring start to the year, reinforcing economists' expectations that the Bank of Canada is on track to cut interest rates in the coming months.

NEW YORK (AP) — Ralph Lauren has been known for many a grand fashion show over the years: taking over Central Park for a sumptuous anniversary celebration, for example, or staging a runway show amid his eye-popping classic car collection.

VANCOUVER — London Drugs is investigating whether personal data was compromised in a cybersecurity incident that prompted the company to close all of its stores across Western Canada until further notice.

TORONTO — Bob Geldof is diving into the archives to create a new version of "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for its 40th anniversary this year.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Scammers stole more than $3.

Rachel McAdams has been nominated for her first Tony Award for her Broadway debut. The native of London, Ont., earned the best actress in a play nod for her turn as the titular role in "Mary Jane," which opened just last week.

NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is launching the U.S.

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. reported a loss in its latest quarter as it was hit by charges related to its acquisition of a stake in Westinghouse Electric Co., one of the world's largest nuclear services businesses.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday it has finalized a ban on consumer uses of methylene chloride , a chemical that is widely used as a paint stripper but is known to cause liver cancer and other health problems.

You can rarely predict them; the best you can do is prepare for them. Financial setbacks can be devastating, whether it's a job loss or divorce, injury and illness or long-term disability.