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VICTORIA — B.C's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry joked that "the earth shook" with Thursday's release of her report on the safer-supply drug program, referring to an earthquake lightly felt on Vancouver Island that morning.

Aritzia Inc.'s chief executive says the apparel retailer is making progress in its push to make the brand as popular in the U.S. as it is in Canada.

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. reported a profit attributable to shareholders of $19.0 million for its third quarter, up from a loss of $34.5 million a year earlier. The company says revenue was $777.2 million, up from $767.

OTTAWA — Canada has signed a trilateral agreement with Finland and the U.S. to boost the production of icebreakers in an effort to safeguard the Arctic and Antarctic regions.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose almost 200 points Thursday, helped by strength in the telecom, utility and energy sectors Meanwhile, U.S. stock markets were mixed as large tech names weighed on Wall St.

MONTREAL — MTY Food Group Inc. reported its second-quarter profit fell 10 per cent compared with a year ago as its sales edged lower.

TORONTO — The Scotiabank Giller Prize won't drop its lead sponsor, the organization's executive director announced as pressure mounted from some high-profile members of the literary community.

NEW YORK (AP) — Most U.S. stocks rose after the latest update on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s belief that relief on interest rates may come as soon as September.

TORONTO — Time ran out for Bill Manning, who oversaw Toronto FC and Argonaut championships in his role as president of the MLS and CFL teams.

TORONTO — Ontario infrastructure officials released more information Thursday about structural and mechanical issues facing the Ontario Science Centre, as well as a peer review of the original engineering report on roof panel problems, as they justif