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OTTAWA 鈥� The federal government has announced $1.7 million for groups supporting gender and sexual minorities abroad, while facing criticism from activists that Ottawa is too slow to follow through with its funding promises.

FREDERICTON 鈥� The union representing staff in New Brunswick's Tourism Department says money spent by the tourism minister and her deputy on a European trip could have helped stave off staffing cuts at popular attractions in the province.

TORONTO 鈥� Sun Life Financial Inc. says it had a net income of $875 million in its first quarter, a two per cent decline from last year. The insurer says profits were affected by its U.S.

The head of Cineplex Inc. is doubling down on video arcades as he looks to top up revenues amid the unsteady return of audiences to theatres. Box office revenue at the country's largest cinema owner rose one per cent year over year to $125.

CALGARY 鈥� Pathways Alliance says former MEG Energy president and CEO Derek Evans is its new executive chair.

POND INLET, Nunavut 鈥� Northern premiers are calling for a national emergency response system to deal with natural disasters they fear will become more frequent. After a meeting this week in Pond Inlet, Nvt.

Baby? Oh! Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber say she's expecting their first child together. The Stratford, Ont.

MONTREAL 鈥� CF Montreal is parting ways with vice-president and chief sporting officer Olivier Renard by "mutual agreement,鈥� the Major League Soccer club announced Thursday.

CALGARY 鈥� Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it earned $439 million in the first quarter, up from $369 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says its revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $1.54 billion, down from $1.

MONTREAL 鈥� The driver who struck and killed a seven-year-old Ukrainian refugee in 2022 delivered an emotional apology to the girl's family on Thursday after pleading guilty to failing to stop after an accident.