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Legal firms see rise in demand for 'repairs' to DIY divorce agreements

Legal firms see rise in demand for 'repairs' to DIY divorce agreements

HALIFAX — Of all the cases Brian Galbraith has worked on over the years, one that still sticks with him involves a client who divorced his wife using a documents they completed themselves.
Africa's COVID-19 envoy blasts EU, COVAX over vaccine crisis

Africa's COVID-19 envoy blasts EU, COVAX over vaccine crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The African Union special envoy tasked with leading efforts to procure COVID-19 vaccines for the continent is blasting Europe as Africa struggles amid a crushing third surge of infections, saying Thursday that “not one dose, not
US jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

US jobless claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell again last week to the lowest level since the pandemic struck last year, further evidence that the job market and the broader economy are rebounding rapidly from the coronav
Hundreds of deaths could be linked to Northwest heat wave

Hundreds of deaths could be linked to Northwest heat wave

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'America's Got Talent' tops TV's Nielsen ratings

'America's Got Talent' tops TV's Nielsen ratings

NEW YORK (AP) — Competition at athletic venues dominated the agenda for television viewers last week, but none was as popular as a competition on stage.
Porter Airlines gets federal loan up to $270.5 million, including money for refunds

Porter Airlines gets federal loan up to $270.5 million, including money for refunds

TORONTO — The parent company of Porter Airlines has reached an agreement with the federal government for loans valued up to $270.5 million, including $20.5 million to refund passengers for flights cancelled during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shaw Communications Q3 profit surges on tax liabilities revision and revenue growth

Shaw Communications Q3 profit surges on tax liabilities revision and revenue growth

CALGARY — Shaw Communications Inc. says it had $354 million of net income for the three months ended May 31, compared with $184 million in last year's fiscal third quarter.
Final figures from 2020-21 show Alberta with $17B deficit, over $5B in COVID-19 costs

Final figures from 2020-21 show Alberta with $17B deficit, over $5B in COVID-19 costs

EDMONTON — The latest figures show Alberta's fight against COVID-19 cost more than $5 billion by the end of the last fiscal year in March.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,165.58, down 5.44 points.) Roxgold Inc. (TSX:ROXG). Materials. Up three cents, or 1.6 per cent, to $1.89 on 9.5 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite has best half-year start in decades as it climbs 15.7 per cent

S&P/TSX composite has best half-year start in decades as it climbs 15.7 per cent

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended its best half-year start in decades as it posted a sixth straight month of gains to climb 15.7 per cent to date in 2021.