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TORONTO — Martinrea International Inc. says its first quarter got 2017 off to a good start and the second quarter's earnings look even stronger. The Toronto-based auto parts manufacturer (TSX:MRE) says its net income was $43.

Seven stories in the news for Monday, May 1 ——— TRUDEAU LIBERALS BACK DOWN ON COMMONS REFORM The Trudeau government says it's dropping some of its most controversial proposals for reforming the way the House of Commons operates.

VANCOUVER — With just over a week left in British Columbia's election campaign, the leaders spent Sunday out on the hustings trying to shore up votes. Campaigning in the Kootenays, B.C.

TORONTO — Aaron Sanchez looked down at his finger and saw the blood a handful of pitches into his start. All he could think about then was finishing the inning. So he did.

TORONTO — Chris Archer said he didn't mean it. Jose Bautista wasn't sure. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons expects action from the league either way.

OWEN SOUND, Ont. — Anthony Cirelli had a hat trick, including the eventual winner, as the Erie Otters routed the Owen Sound Attack 7-2 on Sunday to win their Ontario Hockey League playoff series.

CHARLOTTETOWN — Prince Edward Island is back on the map. A map at Vancouver's airport has been amended to include Canada's smallest province, after an earlier version overlooked it.

OTTAWA — Both the New York Rangers and Ottawa Senators are happy to have an extra day off between games, but for different reasons.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotians will go to the polls May 30 as Premier Stephen McNeil's Liberal government seeks its second mandate following a term in office largely marked by frugal spending and public sector labour strife.

OTTAWA — A U.S. consultant hired by Ottawa to assess Canada's eventual recreational pot market says jurisdictions that regulate cannabis should expect "unbelievably high" sales growth in the first few years as criminals are driven out of business.