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Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

ROME (AP) — Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colorful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, died Thursday, a company official said. She was 93.
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B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

B.C. research suggests road salt linked to death and deformities in salmon

Researchers at the University of British Columbia say they've found evidence suggesting high levels of road salt in B.C. streams can cause death and deformities in young salmon.
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Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

Operation delayed to unload cargo from ship stuck in St. Lawrence River near Montreal

MONTREAL — An operation to off-load thousands of tonnes of corn from a ship that ran aground in the St. Lawrence River northeast of Montreal has been postponed to the weekend.
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With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

With maturity comes baggage in Allan Hawco's new cop role in CBC's 'Saint-Pierre'

TORONTO — After CBC’s “Republic of Doyle” wrapped in 2014, Allan Hawco spent years searching for the next show to create. The star and co-creator of the St. John's, N.L.
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A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

A data company has figured out which airlines fly on time most often

Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world's best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among U.S.
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Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

Rosita Missoni, matriarch of Italian fashion house that made zigzag knitwear iconic, dies aged 93

ROME (AP) — Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colorful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, died Thursday, a company official said. She was 93.
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US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March

US unemployment claims fall to 211,000, the lowest level since March

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that suggest most U.S. workers continue to enjoy unusually high job security .
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Pembina completes acquisition of stake in Whitecap assets

Pembina completes acquisition of stake in Whitecap assets

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says its subsidiary Pembina Gas Infrastructure Inc. (PGI) has completed its previously announced acquisition of a 50 per cent stake in Whitecap Resources Inc.'s Kaybob complex natural gas processing facility.
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S&P/TSX composite up Thursday morning after New Year's break, U.S. stocks mixed

S&P/TSX composite up Thursday morning after New Year's break, U.S. stocks mixed

TORONTO — Broad-based gains led Canada's main stock index higher in late-morning trading on Thursday, while U.S. stock markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 206.46 points at 24,934.40.
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British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

British rapper Stormzy banned from driving for using phone behind wheel of his Rolls-Royce

LONDON (AP) — British rapper Stormzy was banned from driving for nine months on Thursday after admitting he drove his Rolls-Royce through London while using his phone. The 31-year-old, whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Owuo Jr.
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