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VICTORIA — Emotions were still raw at the British Columbia Legislature on Thursday, after the bombshell announcement that the Official Opposition СÀ¶ÊÓƵ United would not contest the fall election.

OTTAWA — As MPs prepare to return to the House of Commons next month, the Conservative leader is urging other opposition parties to force an early election this fall.

MONTREAL — Unions representing longshore workers at the country's major ports are promising to put pressure on the federal government if it won't commit to staying out of potential labour disputes in the sector.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained 100 points Thursday, led by gains in energy, technology and financials, while U.S. stock markets fizzled to a mixed close following earnings from Nvidia. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 100.

Stocks closed with mixed results on Wall Street after some late-day selling. The S&P 500 was essentially flat after giving up an earlier gain of nearly 1%. The Nasdaq fell 0.

UNСÀ¶ÊÓƵ political science instructor Jason Morris offers his take on what could happen in wake of СÀ¶ÊÓƵ United folding its campaign tent

The suspension of the Official Opposition СÀ¶ÊÓƵ United's election campaign, consolidating its pool of potential candidates with the СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Conservative Party, means that dozens from either camp will lose party endorsement.

TORONTO — Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported its third-quarter profit rose compared with a year ago as it set aside less money for bad loans, bucking a trend seen this quarter among other banks. CIСÀ¶ÊÓƵ said Thursday its net income totalled $1.