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CAE reports Q1 profit, revenue up nearly 40% compared with year ago

CAE reports Q1 profit, revenue up nearly 40% compared with year ago

MONTREAL — CAE Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue rose nearly 40 per cent. The simulator and training company says its profit attributable to equity holders was $46.
Instagram apologizes for Almodóvar film's poster censorship

Instagram apologizes for Almodóvar film's poster censorship

MADRID (AP) — Instagram has apologized for removing the official poster for Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar's new film from the social network because it showed a female nipple, after the poster's designer complained of censorship.
Canada Goose reports Q1 revenue more than doubled compared with last year

Canada Goose reports Q1 revenue more than doubled compared with last year

TORONTO — Canada Goose Holdings Inc. more than doubled its revenue in its latest quarter amid strong sales in Canada and China, even as it reported a higher net loss. The maker of luxury winter parkas said Wednesday its revenue grew by 126.
China sentences Canadian to 11 years in case tied to Huawei

China sentences Canadian to 11 years in case tied to Huawei

DANDONG, China (AP) — A Canadian entrepreneur was sentenced to 11 years in prison Wednesday in a spying case linked to Beijing’s effort to push his country to release an executive of tech giant Huawei, prompting an unusual joint show of support for C
China recalls Lithuania ambassador in row over Taiwan office

China recalls Lithuania ambassador in row over Taiwan office

BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday recalled its ambassador to Lithuania and expelled the Baltic nation’s top representative to Beijing over the country’s decision to allow self-governing Taiwan to open an office in Lithuania under its own name.
Canadian faces spy ruling in China as Huawei decision looms

Canadian faces spy ruling in China as Huawei decision looms

BEIJING (AP) — A Canadian entrepreneur who was charged with spying after his government arrested an executive of Chinese tech giant Huawei faces a possible verdict Wednesday as Beijing steps up pressure on Canada ahead of a court ruling on whether to
Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus

Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns, she said in a statement Tuesday.
In rough Olympics, viewers perked up a bit in second week

In rough Olympics, viewers perked up a bit in second week

NEW YORK (AP) — In what was otherwise a rough two weeks in Tokyo for NBC, television viewers responded — at least slightly — to the U.S. Olympic team's strong performance in the second half of the Games.
Auto parts manufacturer Martinrea highlights positive outlook in quarterly report

Auto parts manufacturer Martinrea highlights positive outlook in quarterly report

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Auto parts manufacturer Martinrea said it has a positive long-term outlook as it improved sales and earnings in its second quarter, even as semiconductor supply issues disrupt the auto industry. The Vaughan, Ont.
Federal judge rules against several Indiana abortion laws

Federal judge rules against several Indiana abortion laws

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that several of Indiana’s laws restricting abortion are unconstitutional, including the state’s ban on telemedicine consultations between doctors and women seeking abortions.