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Retailer Roots reports $8M Q1 loss, sales down from year ago

Retailer Roots reports $8M Q1 loss, sales down from year ago

TORONTO — Roots Corp. reported a first-quarter loss of $8 million compared with a loss of $5.3 million a year earlier, as its sales edged down on lower demand for its popular sweatpants.
Bell Media's Crave streaming service to offer ad-supported tier this summer

Bell Media's Crave streaming service to offer ad-supported tier this summer

TORONTO — Crave is making room for commercial breaks on its streaming service.
It's 'Groundhog Day' again as 'existential' musical comedy returns to the London stage

It's 'Groundhog Day' again as 'existential' musical comedy returns to the London stage

LONDON (AP) — Well this is fitting: “Groundhog Day” is back. Again. The story of a jaded weatherman fated to live the same day over and over began as a beloved movie, then became an award-winning stage musical.
Europe's economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers

Europe's economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers

LONDON (AP) — The European economy contracted slightly at the end of last year and beginning of 2023, revised figures showed Thursday, underlining the impact of the loss of Russian natural gas and high inflation on consumer spending.

Stantec buying Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design

EDMONTON — Stantec Inc. has signed a deal to buy Chicago-based engineering firm Environmental Systems Design Inc. (ESD). Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

Experts worry about Canadian water bomber expertise with rising demand, aging fleets

MONTREAL — Aviation experts say Canada is losing expertise in the manufacturing of water bombers — just as demand for them is increasing. The Canadair CL-415, a purpose-built water bomber, was last produced in 2015.
Tupac Shakur receives Walk of Fame star honor in the same month as birthday

Tupac Shakur receives Walk of Fame star honor in the same month as birthday

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tupac Shakur received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Wednesday, just several days before the hip-hop legend’s birthday. The late rapper’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, accepted the star on behalf of their family.
American poet Roger Reeves wins Griffin Poetry Prize for 'Best Barbarian'

American poet Roger Reeves wins Griffin Poetry Prize for 'Best Barbarian'

TORONTO — When Roger Reeves was named the winner of this year's Griffin Poetry Prize on Wednesday night, his head fell to his hands and his mind went blank.
In 'The Blue Caftan,' Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft

In 'The Blue Caftan,' Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft

As Mina gets increasingly sick, her body withering away, her husband dotes on her: He washes her hair, helps her change, brings the sweetness of a fruit to her lips.
South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered origins

South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered origins

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission said Thursday it will investigate 237 more cases of South Korean adoptees who suspect their family origins were manipulated to facilitate their adoptions in Europe and the Un
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