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Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

Walgreens agrees to be acquired by private equity firm for almost $10 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance says it has agreed to be acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners as the struggling retailer looks to turn itself around after years of losing money.
B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

B.C. poised to toll U.S. trucks driving to Alaska through province in tariff response

British Columbia Premier David Eby says Canada should maintain retaliatory measures against the United States — such as possible tolls facing commercial trucks heading to Alaska — despite some tariffs being paused for a month.
Artifact-laden tribute to Nova Music Festival massacre bound for Toronto

Artifact-laden tribute to Nova Music Festival massacre bound for Toronto

TORONTO — Charred cars, bullet-ridden bathroom stalls and abandoned tents, backpacks and toothbrushes from the site of the Nova Music Festival massacre will be put on display in Toronto as part of a touring exhibit meant to deepen awareness of the tr
Saskatchewan liquor stores selling leftover U.S. booze as government halts purchase

Saskatchewan liquor stores selling leftover U.S. booze as government halts purchase

REGINA — Some Saskatchewan liquor stores are selling off their remaining bottles of American booze and restaurants are rethinking their menus, after the province said it would stop buying U.S.
FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

FDA nominee sidesteps questions on abortion pill, agency layoffs and other issues

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration largely sidestepped questions Thursday from senators about how he would handle numerous pressing issues before the agency, including recent layoffs , a canceled vaccine meeting an
At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podium

At the bobsled and skeleton world championships, some moms might make their way to the podium

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (AP) — The latest addition to the list of amenities available to athletes at the bobsled and skeleton world championships is a room inside a lodge just down the hill from the finish line.
New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

New Mexico adult dies with measles, though cause of death isn't yet confirmed

An adult who was infected with measles has died in New Mexico, state health officials announced Thursday, though the virus has not been confirmed as the cause.
Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

Wall Street tumbles as tariff whiplash and falling AI stocks drag Nasdaq 10% below its record

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s sell-off kicked back into gear on Thursday, and a U.S. stock market rattled by the whiplash created by President Donald Trump’s tariffs and uncertainty about the economy fell sharply. The S&P 500 tumbled 1.
B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

B.C. signs $670-million pharmacare agreement with federal government

VICTORIA — The British Columbia and federal governments have signed a four-year, $670-million pharmacare agreement, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications. The plan will support nearly 550,000 B.C.
Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

Walmart, Loblaw agree to identify Nova Scotia products in stores as U.S. tariffs hit

HALIFAX — Two of Nova Scotia’s largest retailers have signed on to a provincial program aimed at making it easier for shoppers to identify locally produced products amid the ongoing trade war with the United States.