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QUEBEC — A stagnant economy, a historic forest fire season and billions of dollars in public sector wage increases are what Quebec’s finance minister says have led to one of the biggest budget deficits in the province’s history.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,831.02, up 61.80 points): Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (TSX:CNQ). Energy. Down one cent, or 0.01 per cent, to $97.25 on 18.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a modest gain on Tuesday, while U.S. markets rose after the latest data on inflation. The Nasdaq notched a 1.

MONTREAL — Dorel Industries Inc. laid off workers last quarter amid ongoing losses fuelled by low demand for furniture, even as it reported its best financial results in two and a half years.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks say Thatcher Demko will be out indefinitely with a lower-body injury.

Briane Harris's absence from Canada's national women's curling championship has officially been explained.

HALIFAX — The recent decision by SaltWire Network Inc.

SASKATOON — An investigation into the statutory release of a man months before he went on a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has made 14 recommendations, including more time for parole board members to handle cases and domestic violence training for

TORONTO — Police say a man has been arrested after a daytime shooting in downtown Toronto that left two dead and sent one woman to hospital.

If not a changing of the guard, interim coach Mauro Biello is overseeing what he calls a "cultural reset" ahead of Canada's crucial Copa America qualifier against Trinidad and Tobago later this month.