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Tokyo's old fish market makes way for skyscrapers, glitzy stadium to woo global spenders

Tokyo's old fish market makes way for skyscrapers, glitzy stadium to woo global spenders

TOKYO (AP) — The site of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market, left empty after it was razed six years ago, will be replaced by a scenic waterfront stadium and glistening skyscrapers according to plans for its redevelopment that are facing some staunch
WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

WestJet strike averted as Ottawa imposes arbitration on airline, mechanics

In a late-afternoon social media post, Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan said he was invoking his authority under the Canada Labour Code to end the impasse between the two sides as the clock ticked down toward a Friday evening deadline.
European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc

European Union leaders agree on top officials who will be the face of world's largest trading bloc

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders signed off on a trio of top appointments for their shared political institutions on Thursday, reinstalling German conservative Ursula von der Leyen as president of the European Commission for another five years.
'Big Brother Canada' host Arisa Cox 'heartbroken' by show's cancellation

'Big Brother Canada' host Arisa Cox 'heartbroken' by show's cancellation

TORONTO — "Big Brother Canada" host Arisa Cox said Thursday she's "heartbroken" the reality competition series has been evicted from Global TV's lineup, but is hopeful it can continue elsewhere.
Bell Media to cut 43 technicians as part of previously announced job losses

Bell Media to cut 43 technicians as part of previously announced job losses

TORONTO — BCE Inc. says it is cutting 43 technician jobs at its Bell Media subsidiary as part of a February move to cut nine per cent of the parent company's workforce.
News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement

News nonprofit sues ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft for 'exploitative' copyright infringement

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Center for Investigative Reporting said Thursday it has sued ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its closest business partner, Microsoft, marking a new front in the news industry's fight against unauthorized use of its content on artifici
As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday recommended new shots for all Americans this fall.
Calgary renews state of emergency as crews scramble to restore water in four days

Calgary renews state of emergency as crews scramble to restore water in four days

CALGARY — The City of Calgary renewed its state of emergency on Thursday to remind its approximately 1.6 million residents that water conservation efforts need to be taken seriously.
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 Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,942.16, up or down 148.26): BlackBerry Ltd. (TSX:BB). Technology. Up 32 cents, or 10.5 per cent, to $3.36 on 6.8 milllion shares.
After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

After split with NYC July 4 hot dog competition, Joey Chestnut heads to army base event in Texas

NEW YORK (AP) — Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will take his hot dog-downing talents to an army base in Texas for America's Independence Day this year after a falling out with organizers of the event that made him famous, the annual 4th of Ju