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BREAKING Indigo Books & Music shareholders vote to approve privatization sale

Indigo Books & Music Inc. shareholders have voted to approve a deal that will see the retailer become a private company. Shareholders voted Monday in favour of a $2.50 per share offer from Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P., which have a 56 per cent stake in Indigo and are owned by Gerald Schwartz, the spouse of Indigo chief executive Heather Reisman.

Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday an air strike in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza that killed dozens of Palestinians was not intended to cause civilian casualties and would be investigated.

What Canadian grocery shoppers need to know about anticompetitive allegations

Amid mounting outrage over high grocery prices, a retail expert says there's a solution to fostering more competition in the country.

Canada pledges visas for 5,000 Gaza residents related to Canadians

Canada said on Monday it would grant temporary visas to 5,000 Gaza residents under a special program for Canadians' relatives living in the war-torn enclave, a preparatory move in case they are able to leave in the future.

Arrests made in 'highly orchestrated' GTA auto theft operation: police

Peel Regional Police say they have arrested 16 suspects and issued arrest warrant for another 10 individuals in connection with an auto theft investigation carried out by a 'highly orchestrated criminal operation.'

Latest deadly weather in U.S. kills at least 20 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states

Powerful storms killed at least 20 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes and destroying a truck stop where dozens sought shelter during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.

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Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for impaired driving crash that killed Edmonton couple

The man who killed an Edmonton couple in an impaired driving crash will spend more than four years in prison.
Arrests made in 'highly orchestrated' GTA auto theft operation: police

Peel Regional Police say they have arrested 16 suspects and issued arrest warrant for another 10 individuals in connection with an auto theft investigation carried out by a 'highly orchestrated criminal operation.'
'We're standing strong': Rally held outside Jewish school in Toronto hit with gunfire

Toronto’s Jewish community held a rally Monday morning outside of a Jewish girls’ school which was hit with gunfire over the weekend and said they won't be intimidated by acts of violence.
U of T protesters don't plan to pack up, will hold rally at eviction deadline

Pro-Palestinian protesters who have been camped out at the University of Toronto for weeks say they have no plans to honour the terms of a trespass notice issued by the school and clear the demonstration site by 8 a.m. today.
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BREAKING Indigo Books & Music shareholders vote to approve privatization sale

Indigo Books & Music Inc. shareholders have voted to approve a deal that will see the retailer become a private company. Shareholders voted Monday in favour of a $2.50 per share offer from Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P., which have a 56 per cent stake in Indigo and are owned by Gerald Schwartz, the spouse of Indigo chief executive Heather Reisman.
Fort Nelson, B.C., evacuees heading home after wildfire evacuation order ends

Residents in Fort Nelson are allowed to return home today after being evacuated from the community for more than two weeks due to wildfires.

World

North Korea launched a rocket likely carrying a second spy satellite. It's unclear if successful

North Korea launched a rocket likely carrying its second military spy satellite on Monday night, hours after its announcement of a plan to put a satellite into orbit drew strong rebukes from its neighbours.
Israel's Netanyahu says Rafah strike went tragically wrong and will be investigated

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday an air strike in the area of Rafah in southern Gaza that killed dozens of Palestinians was not intended to cause civilian casualties and would be investigated.
Egyptian guard killed in shooting on Rafah border, Israel and Egypt investigating

A member of Egypt's security forces was killed in a shooting incident near the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip and an investigation is under way, Egypt's military spokesperson said in a statement on Monday.
Here's what every key witness said at Donald Trump's hush money trial. Closing arguments are coming

After 22 witnesses, including a porn actor, tabloid publisher and White House insiders, testimony is over at Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York.
At least 15 dead after severe weather carves path of ruin across multiple U.S. states in the South

Powerful storms killed at least 15 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas during the latest deadly weather to strike the central U.S.
North Korea plans to launch a rocket soon, likely carrying its second military spy satellite

North Korea announced plans to launch a rocket apparently carrying its second military spy satellite during an eight-day period starting Monday, drawing quick, strong rebukes from neighbours South Korea and Japan.

Politics

Canada pledges visas for 5,000 Gaza residents related to Canadians

Canada said on Monday it would grant temporary visas to 5,000 Gaza residents under a special program for Canadians' relatives living in the war-torn enclave, a preparatory move in case they are able to leave in the future.
Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by U.S. President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border.
No sign Canada has a plan to reach NATO defence spending target: U.S. NATO ambassador

The U.S. ambassador to NATO says she has seen no indication that Canada has a plan to reach the NATO spending target of two per cent of GDP on defence.

Health

WHO chief Tedros 'confident' of eventual pandemic treaty deal

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday voiced confidence that countries would one day reach a deal on a pandemic accord after failing to produce an agreement last week, although health officials warned it could take years.
Are you a loud snorer? You could have sleep apnea

You'll have a lot more energy throughout the day if you get a good night's sleep, but not everyone does due to a medical condition.
Governments must disaster-proof Canada's hospitals against climate change: experts

Last month, the Canadian Medical Association warned that Canada's health-care facilities are among the oldest public infrastructure in use. Half were built more than 50 years ago, making them especially vulnerable to extreme climate events.

Sci-Tech

Some birds may use 'mental time travel,' study finds

Real quick — what did you have for lunch yesterday? Were you with anyone? Where were you? Can you picture the scene? The ability to remember things that happened to you in the past, especially to go back and recall little incidental details, is a hallmark of what psychologists call episodic memory — and new research indicates that it’s an ability humans may share with birds called Eurasian jays.
Man or machine? Toronto company finds a way to determine how real audio clips are

The Toronto-based research arm of life sciences technology firm Klick Health has found a way to analyze voices in a manner that’s so granular, it can tell whether it's a person or an artificial intelligence-powered machine.
NASA launches tiny CubeSat to set its sights on Earth

NASA has launched the first of two research satellites to measure how much heat is lost to space from the Arctic and Antarctica.

Entertainment

The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina

A 60-year-old woman saw her dreams of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies Saturday at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant.
Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor fatally shot in Los Angeles

Former 'General Hospital' actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting thieves Saturday, according to his agent and CNN affiliate KABC.
'Furiosa,' 'Garfield' lead slowest Memorial Day box office in decades

Movie theaters are looking more and more like a wasteland this summer. Neither "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" nor "The Garfield Movie" could save Memorial Day weekend, which is cruising towards a two-decade low.

Business

What Canadian grocery shoppers need to know about anticompetitive allegations

Amid mounting outrage over high grocery prices, a retail expert says there's a solution to fostering more competition in the country.
A&W Food Services signs long-term development deal with Pret A Manger

A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has signed a long-term development agreement with sandwich chain Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd.
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BREAKING Indigo Books & Music shareholders vote to approve privatization sale

Indigo Books & Music Inc. shareholders have voted to approve a deal that will see the retailer become a private company. Shareholders voted Monday in favour of a $2.50 per share offer from Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments L.P., which have a 56 per cent stake in Indigo and are owned by Gerald Schwartz, the spouse of Indigo chief executive Heather Reisman.

Lifestyle

Chasing cheese wheels or lugging sacks of wool, U.K. competitors embrace quirky extreme races

Dairy-loving daredevils threw caution to the wind Monday for one of Britain’s most extreme annual events: Cheese rolling.
Should you buy new or resale house? Here's what you need to know

There are many decisions to make before deciding to buy a house and one of those is whether to buy a new or a resale one.
Hundreds in Peru mark Clown Day in hopes of getting the holiday official recognition

Hundreds of clowns gathered in the streets of Peru’s capital to mark Clown Day. They have sought for years to gain official recognition of the day.

Sports

British event rider Georgie Campbell dies from fall during competition

A British equestrian rider has died after falling from her horse during a competition on Sunday.
Ferrari's Leclerc wins F1 Monaco GP after 1st lap crash takes out Perez and 2 other cars

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won the restarted Monaco Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday for his first Formula 1 victory in nearly two years.
Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world

They travelled from all over -- from Europe and Oceania, from North America and South America -- to be at Roland Garros on Monday, intent on watching Rafael Nadal play what might be his last French Open match this year. Or ever.

Autos

Canada mulls Chinese EV tariff following U.S. move but is not committing to it

Canada is looking at the massive new U.S. import tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles imposed by U.S. President Joe Biden earlier this month, but is not making any commitment to following suit north of the border.
Their Nissan SUV was parked in the driveway. Then it caught fire and exploded

In the early morning of May 14, Vicki Hill was startled awake by the sound of explosions outside her home in Bethesda, Md. The loud bangs, she learned later, had come from the airbags of the family’s SUV, a 2015 Nissan Murano that was parked in the driveway. It was on fire.
How to make your car ready for summer

If you’re planning a road trip this summer, it won’t hurt to make sure your car is reliable and would take you there and back.

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