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May 7

Booker, Durant both score 36, Suns even series with Nuggets
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, center, drives as Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., left, and center Nikola Jokic defend during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Western Conference semifinal game, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Conervatives prevail in key vote for new Chile constitution
Chile's President Gabriel Boric shows his ballot prior to casting his vote during an election to choose members of a Constitutional Council who will draft a new constitution proposal, in Punta Arenas, Chile, Sunday, May 7, 2023. A first attempt to replace the current charter bequeathed by the military 42 years ago was rejected by voters during a referendum in 2022. (AP Photo/Andres Poblete)
Fire in gold mine kills at least 27, Peruvian officials say
Relatives of trapped miners wait outside the SERMIGOLD mine in Arequipa, Peru, Sunday, May 7, 2023. The Public Ministry confirmed the death of 27 miners, who were trapped early Saturday morning due to an explosion in a tunnel inside the artisanal mine located in Yanaquihua district in Arequipa. (AP Photo/Fernando Mojito)
Former Liberal cabinet minister Marc Lalonde has died at age 93
Marc Lalonde, former cabinet minister under Pierre Trudeau, testifies before the Commons Ethics committee looking into the Schreiber-Mulroney affair, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed that former federal Liberal minister Marc Lalonde has died at age 93. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Tom Hanson
Canada’s Pamela Ware wins silver in women’s diving at World Cup in Montreal
Team Canada’s Pamela Ware, left to right, Bryden Hattie, Caeli McKay and Nathan Zsombor-Murray, celebrate their silver medal following the mixed team event final at the World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2023 in Montreal, Sunday, May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
How much the cost of living rose in this week’s Advisor Lookahead
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Maple Leafs fall to Panthers in OT, trail series 3-0
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) stops the puck in front of Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series, Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Russia attacks Ukraine with huge drone swarm ahead of Victory Day holiday
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko reacts standing in an apartment building damaged by a drone that was shot down during a Russian overnight strike, amid Russia's attack, in Kyiv, Ukraine, Monday, May 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Kravchenko)
MTV Movie & TV Awards begin muted, with plenty of old clips
FILE- A general view of the red carpet is pictured at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 15, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. The first big live awards show to air during the current screenwriters' strike has retreated to a streaming event as the MTV Movie & TV Awards tries to chart a celebratory course through a turbulent Hollywood. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to ask Ottawa for help with wildfires
A smoke column rises from wildfire WCU001 near Wildwood, Alberta, Canada May 5, 2023. Alberta Wildfire/Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.
White House national security adviser meets Saudi prince
FILE PHOTO: U.S. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S., December 12, 2022. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
Trump will not testify in New York rape, defamation trial
FILE — Former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Manchester, N.H. on April 27, 2023. Trump and his allies have accused Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, of basing his charging decision on politics, not the law. (Sophie Park/The New York Times)
Gunmen kill journalist in restive northwest Cameroon, says union
Thailand wins International Crown LPGA match play event
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 7: (L-R) Ariya Jutanugarn, Patty Tavatanakit, Moriya Jutanugarn and Atthaya Thitikul of Team Thailand celebrate after defeating Team Australia during their Championship match in the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown at TPC Harding Park on May 7, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images)
Flooding threat recedes in B.C., but several communities still under evacuation orders
The British Columbia border community of Grand Forks is scrambling to get ahead of a deluge of water from melting snow and heavy rainfall after learning a terrible lesson five years ago about flooding. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-City of Grand Forks **MANDATORY CREDIT**
In a cloudy time, Liberals hold a self-esteem seminar
Campbell Clark
Evan Bouchard steps into prime Edmonton Oilers’ role and thrives
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, right, embraces defenseman Evan Bouchard (2) after Bouchard scored against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Maple Leafs, Oilers benefiting from trade deadline moves in playoffs
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 08: General manager Kyle Dubas of the Toronto Maple Leafs looks on from the draft floor prior to Round Two of the 2022 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bell Centre on July 08, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Ames wins at Sugarloaf for second win of year on Champions Tour
DULUTH, GEORGIA - MAY 07: Stephen Ames of Canada hits a tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Mitsubishi Electric Classic at TPC Sugarloaf Golf Course on May 07, 2023 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Britain celebrates King Charles’ coronation, but concerns grow over treatment of protesters
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: A general view of Metropolitan Police officers arriving on The Mall ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on May 06, 2023 in London, England. The Coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and the other Commonwealth realms takes place at Westminster Abbey today. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022, upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
Clark holds off Schauffele for first PGA win at Wells Fargo
Wyndham Clark celebrates his victory after the final round of the Wells Fargo Championship golf tournament at the Quail Hollow Club on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
A list of recent high-profile shootings in the United States
ALLEN, TEXAS - MAY 07: People protest against gun violence outside of the Cotton wood Creek Baptist Church on May 7, 2023 in Allen, Texas. A vigil is being held at the church for victims of the mass shooting in the Allen Premium Outlets mall on May 6th. According to reports, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, killing eight people. The gunman was then killed by an Allen Police officer that was responding to an unrelated call. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Liberal party’s demand for electoral-reform council not a priority, Trudeau says
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the media in London on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Trudeau says he doesn't expect his government to move on electoral reform, despite his party membership calling for a national council to examine the issue. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Ukrainian media report explosion in Odesa, widespread air raid alerts
Lilacs blossom near a burning building after shelling in the town of Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, on May 7, 2023, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Sergey SHESTAK / AFP) (Photo by SERGEY SHESTAK/AFP via Getty Images)
Devils answer back to rout Canes, close deficit to 2-1
NEWARK, NEW JERSEY - MAY 07: Jack Hughes #86 and Luke Hughes #43 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate teammate Damon Severson's goal during the second period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center on May 07, 2023 in Newark, New Jersey. both Hughes recorded an assist on the goal. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
How Biden and congressional leaders got to a crisis point with debt ceiling - again
US President Joe Biden meets his 'Investing in America Cabinet' to discuss the Investing in America agenda in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP) (Photo by JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)
Merrifield has four RBIs as Blue Jays thump Pirates
PITTSBURGH, PA - MAY 7: Whit Merrifield #15 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrates his three-run home run with teammates during the third inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on May 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
Harden makes winning three in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 07, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
Waters starting to recede in Quebec, but officials warn spring flood season not over
A car sits in the backyard of a house after a major spring flood hit Baie-Saint-Paul, Que., on Wednesday, May 3. Quebec's Public Security Department says water levels are declining across the province, but the spring flood season is not yet over. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
Wisconsin DUI suspect fatally shot deputy before turning the gun on himself, authorities say
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Justice Horace Krever, known for his unwavering principles, headed two high-profile public inquires
BLOOD INQUIRY -- Justice Horace Krever gets set to begin the session of the Commission of Inquiry on the Blood System in Canada in Montreal Friday, September 16, 1994. (CP PHOTO) 1994 (stf-Ryan Remiorz)ryr
The Ford government should speak up to defend inclusive school cultures
Halifax RCMP say three youths were motivated by hate when they burned a Pride flag outside their school in late April. A rainbow flag is shown during the annual pride march in Berlin, Germany, Saturday, July 23, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP- Markus Schreiber
Warburg and Advent in the lead to acquire Baxter International’s biopharma unit, sources say
Baxter International’s offices in Deerfield, Ill. Splitting Baxter’s pharmaceutical and medical equipment operations is designed to offer investors separate growth and dividend businesses.
School report cards should be clear, not confusing
Books are piled onto a desk in an empty classroom at McGee Secondary school in Vancouver, B.C. Friday, Sept. 5, 2014. The Manitoba government is planning to bring back provincewide Grade 12 tests in English and math, starting next year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
Inclusion of Indigenous peoples among innovations in the King’s coronation festivities
TOPSHOT - A handout photo taken and released on May 6, 2023 by Buckingham Palace shows Britain's Queen Camilla and Britain's King Charles III standing on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, following their Coronation Ceremony, in central London. - The set-piece coronation is the first in Britain in 70 years, and only the second in history to be televised. Charles will be the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the central London church since King William I in 1066. Outside the UK, he is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand. Camilla, his second wife, will be crowned queen alongside him and be known as Queen Camilla after the ceremony. (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON / BUCKINGHAM PALACE / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / BUCKINGHAM PALACE / Chris Jackson / ROYAL HOUSEHOLD 2023 " - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS - NO USE AFTER MAY 22, 2023 (Photo by CHRIS JACKSON/BUCKINGHAM PALACE/AFP via Getty Images)
Deaths from Congo floods approach 400 as search continues
A general view of destroyed houses and shops in Nyamukubi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, on May 6, 2023. - Heavy rainfall in the Kalehe region of South Kivu province on Thursday caused rivers to overflow, causing landslides that engulfed the villages of Bushushu and Nyamukubi. The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to nearly 400, an official said on Sunday. (Photo by Glody MURHABAZI / AFP) (Photo by GLODY MURHABAZI/AFP via Getty Images)
Talking amongst themselves: Liberal convention offers a glimpse of how Trudeau’s party sees itself
Shannon Proudfoot
Hopper CEO wants to turn Canada into a carbon-capture capital with startup Deep Sky
Fred Lalonde, founder and CEO of Hopper, poses for a photograph at their company offices in Montreal on Monday, October 1, 2018. Hopper is a phone app that notifies its users with personalized travel recommendations. (Dario Ayala / The Globe and Mail)
Boat overturns in India’s Kerala state, at least 21 die
Indian students wave an Indian national flag as the Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) Chandrayaan-2 (Moon Chariot 2), on board the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-mark III-M1), launches in Sriharikota in the state of Andhra Pradesh on July 22, 2019. - India launched a bid to become a leading space power on July 22, sending up a rocket to put a craft on the surface of the Moon in what it called a "historic day" for the nation. (Photo by ARUN SANKAR / AFP)ARUN SANKAR/AFP/Getty Images
‘This isn’t a poor-me story’: Olympian Piper Gilles opens up about her frightening experience with ovarian cancer
Ice dancer Piper Gilles is opening up about being diagnosed with ovarian cancer early this year after experiencing unusual pain and nausea. Gilles posed for a photo near the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto ahead of her performance in Stars on Ice, Friday, May 5, 2023. (Galit Rodan/The Globe and Mail)
Serbia’s education minister resigns following mass shootings
Serbian Interior Minister Bratislav Gasic (2nd L) visits the village of Dubona near the town of Mladenovac, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) south of Serbia's capital Belgrade, on May 05, 2023, in the aftermath of a drive-by shooting. - A manhunt was ongoing in Serbia early May 5 as police combed the woods near the capital Belgrade, after state media reported a gunman killed at least eight people and injured 13, in the second mass shooting in the Balkan nation this week. (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC / AFP) (Photo by ANDREJ ISAKOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)
To get critical minerals mines built, automakers and Big Tech need to enter the fray
Brock O'Kelly, assistant general manager with Molycorp Minerals, surveys the property around the Mountain Pass Mine in Mountain Pass, Calif., in this 2009 file photo. The USGS and Department of Energy are on a nationwide scramble for deposits of the elements that make magnets lighter, bring balanced hues to fluorescent lighting, and colour to the touch screens of smartphones to break the Chinese stranglehold on those supplies. Experts were surprised to find that the critical elements could be in plain sight at abandoned mines in piles of rubble otherwise considered eyesores and toxic waste. One era’s junk could turn out to be this era’s treasure.
Pandemic symptoms still haven’t passed for small business, CFIB’s Kelly says
David Parkinson
Justin Trudeau says decision on Chinese diplomats being made ‘very, very carefully’
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks with the media in London on Sunday, May 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Gambling ads are changing how we view hockey
Cathal Kelly
Tears, joy and tributes as fans pay respects to Gordon Lightfoot in his hometown
Guests arriving to the Orillia Opera House stop to take pictures with the bust of Gordon Lightfoot before attending a sold out memorial concert for Lightfoot at the Opera House, in Orillia, Ont., Saturday, May 6, 2023. The show, titled “Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot”, served as a celebration of life after the famed musician died May 1st at the age of 84. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Drost
It took some time, but I finally understand why my mother drank
Wildfires in northeastern B.C. expected to worsen due to strong winds
A helicopter carrying a water bucket flies past the Lytton Creek wildfire burning in the mountains near Lytton, B.C., on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. Two out-of-control wildfires in northeastern British Columbia that have already forced some residents to evacuate their homes are expected to grow bigger in the next few days. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
New Brunswick mourns as two lobster fishers die on first day of season
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police "E" Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Waters recede in parts of flood-ravaged B.C. as half of province remains under threat
The Fraser River is seen between Hope and Agassiz, B.C., on Monday, July 6, 2020. Parts of British Columbia's Interior region remain under a flood watch as warm weather over the weekend melted snow and more rain is forecast in some communities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Worries grow about Ukraine nuclear plant amid evacuations
FILE PHOTO: A view shows Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant from the town of Nikopol, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukraine November 7, 2022. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko
Business council hopes visit by India trade chief brings commitment to sign trade deal
Goldy Hyder, president and CEO of the Business Council of Canada, is shown during an event in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022. The Business Council of Canada is hoping that a Monday visit by India’s trade minister will have both countries commit to signing a trade agreement later this year, after more than a decade of talks. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Eight dead after SUV driver hits crowd at Texas bus stop near border
Law enforcement officers investigate the scene after a deadly incident where a car ran into pedestrians near Ozanam Center, a shelter for migrants and homeless, in Brownsville, Texas, U.S. May 7, 2023. REUTERS/John Faulk NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES.
Canadian airlines gear up for summer travel, but labour shortages pose a risk for passengers
People arrive at the departures terminal at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 opens to US$282-million global debut
This image released by Marvel Studios shows, from left, Pom Klementieff as Mantis, Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel), Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord, Dave Bautista as Drax, Karen Gillan as Nebula in a scene from "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3." (Marvel-Disney via AP)
U.S. engineers frustrated with lack of paid sick time, demands railroads are making
FILE - A worker rides a rail car at a BNSF rail crossing in Saginaw, Texas, Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. Tens of thousands of engineers remain frustrated with the lack of paid sick time and the demands railroads like BNSF are making in negotiations despite the progress that has been made in 2023 with sick time deals for most of the other rail unions. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)
Suspect in Texas outlet mall shooting identified as 33-year-old man
ALLEN, TEXAS - MAY 6: Emergency personnel work the scene of a shooting at Allen Premium Outlets on May 6, 2023 in Allen, Texas. According to reports, a shooter opened fire at the outlet mall, injuring nine people who were taken to local hospitals. The police have confirmed there were fatalities but have not specified how many. The unidentified shooter was neutralized by an Allen Police officer responding to an unrelated call. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images)
Crypto exchange Binance temporarily closes Bitcoin withdrawals due to congestion
FILE PHOTO: A representation of the cryptocurrency is seen in front of Binance logo in this illustration taken, March 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Bungalow two blocks from Cobourg Beach sold in three days
Done Deal, 183 Queen St., Cobourg, Ont.
Janet Yellen warns failure by U.S. Congress to act on debt ceiling could trigger ‘constitutional crisis’
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses "U.S.-China Economic Relationship" during a forum hosted by the Johns Hopkins University at the Nitze Building in Washington, U.S., April 20, 2023. REUTERS/Sarah Silbiger/File Photo
Simon Becher scores winner as Vancouver Whitecaps edge Minnesota United 3-2
Aljamain Sterling win at UFC 288 may send Henry Cejudo back to retirement
Aljamain Sterling, of Jamaica, before a bantamweight title bout against Henry Cejudo at the UFC 288 mixed martial arts event Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Newark, N.J. Sterling won the fight. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
UBC research finds employee turnover causes ripple effect
A man carries bags of groceries while walking through a deserted Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall in Burnaby, B.C., on Sunday, April 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
European Central Bank’s Klaas Knot says rate hikes are working, more needed
FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) board member Klaas Knot appears at a Dutch parliamentary hearing in The Hague, Netherlands September 23, 2019 REUTERS/Eva Plevier
Justin Trudeau says King Charles is ‘deeply aligned’ with Canadian priorities
King Charles lll waves from the carriage beside Queen Camilla during the Royal Procession following the King's Coronation, in London on Saturday, May 6, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Arab governments vote for Syria’s return to the Arab League
In this photo released by Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, delegates and foreign ministers of member states convene at the Arab League headquarters in Cairo, Egypt, Sunday, May 7, 2023. The ministers are voting on restoring Syria's membership to the organization after it was suspended over a decade ago. The meeting comes after a rapid rapprochement between Syria and regional governments since February. (Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs via AP)
Russia’s Wagner group appears to ditch plans for withdrawal from Bakhmut
A Ukrainian service member from a 28th separate mechanised brigade named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, fires an anti-tank grenade launcher at a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near the city of Bakhmut, Ukraine May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Sofiia Gatilova
Shopify cuts jobs, food inflation falls and Rogers’ cheaper 5G plan: Must-read business and investing stories
The Ottawa headquarters of Canadian e-commerce company Shopify are pictured on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Shopify Inc. says it is revamping its staffing and compensation model. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
As mediators seek end to Sudan conflict, fighting in Khartoum continues
Smoke billows in Khartoum amid ongoing fighting between the forces of two rival generals in Sudan on May 6, 2023. - Air strikes battered Sudan's capital on May 6, as fighting entered a fourth week only hours before the warring parties are to meet in Saudi Arabia for their first direct talks. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)
What affordable EVs with decent range qualify for the federal rebates?
FILE - An electric vehicle is plugged into a charger in Los Angeles, Aug. 25, 2022. Ten electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles will be eligible for a $7,500 U.S. tax credit, while another seven could get $3,750 under new federal rules that go into effect on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
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