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OTTAWA — Economists say the Bank of Canada is still on track to cut interest rates next week, despite economic growth coming in stronger than expected in the second quarter.

In 1970, Canadian MPs used the act of lowering the federal voting age as a tool to prevent further youth protests and unrest. No such catalyst exists today amid calls to lower the voting age to 16.

VICTORIA — Emotions were still raw at the British Columbia Legislature on Thursday, after the bombshell announcement that the Official Opposition BC 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.