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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is preparing criminal charges in connection with an Iranian hack that targeted Donald Trump's presidential campaign, two people familiar with the matter said Thursday.

CALGARY — Calgary's mayor says repairs on a troubled water main are ahead of schedule in Calgary.

You're packing your bags but still don't know if Air Canada will be taking you to your planned destination.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than one per cent Thursday on the back of the base metal, energy and industrial sectors, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 263.97 points at 23,475.14.

Empire Co. Ltd. is planning for sunnier economic times on the horizon, as the parent company of Sobeys says it’s continuing to see the sales gap between its discount and full-service stores narrow.

Demands for government intervention in Air Canada labour talks could negatively affect airline competition in Canada, the CEO of travel company Transat AT Inc. said.

TORONTO — The Toronto Transit Commission is ending free public Wi-Fi at its subway stations at the end of the year, citing a steep drop in rider usage along with reliability, security and cost concerns.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose closer to their all-time highs following a couple reports on the economy that came in close to expectations. The S&P 500 climbed 0.7% Thursday and pulled back within 1.3% of its record set in July.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's opposition parties say they can't understand why the government insists the province doesn't need an enforcement unit to help settle disputes between landlords and tenants.

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — People began betting on which political party would win control of Congress in the November elections within minutes of a judge's ruling Thursday allowing the bets — the only ones to be legally approved by a U.S.