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Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

Nova Scotia man charged with igniting massive Barrington Lake wildfire

HALIFAX — A 22-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with lighting a fire last May that grew to become one of the largest wildfires in the province's history. The Barrington Lake fire southwest of Shelburne, N.S.
TD expects $141 million from Schwab holdings as U.S. banks report earnings

TD expects $141 million from Schwab holdings as U.S. banks report earnings

TORONTO — TD Bank Group says it expects to earn about $141 million in equity net income in its first quarter of 2024 from its holdings in Charles Schwab as U.S. banks report earnings.
Experts weigh in on food safety after 'best before' date passes

Experts weigh in on food safety after 'best before' date passes

TORONTO — As Loblaws moves to reduce its 50 per cent discount on food approaching its best before date to the more modest 30 per cent, experts say those time stamps aren't an accurate measure of whether groceries are safe to eat.
Canada, Quebec commit $6.2 million to renovate Montreal's celebrated Centaur Theatre

Canada, Quebec commit $6.2 million to renovate Montreal's celebrated Centaur Theatre

MONTREAL — The governments of Canada and Quebec are committing a combined $6.2 million to renovate Montreal's Centaur Theatre, an English-language community institution in the city's historic district. Officials say the funding package — $2.
'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

'How can we make Nunavut better?' Premier full of hope as deal with Ottawa is signed

IQALUIT, Nunavut — As a child growing up in Canada's northernmost community, P. J. Akeeagok wanted to be a water truck driver.
Edmonton police investigate extortions, arsons targeting South Asian community

Edmonton police investigate extortions, arsons targeting South Asian community

EDMONTON — Police are investigating a string of "brazen" extortions targeting businesspeople in the Edmonton area's South Asian community, in which properties have been torched and shot at.
Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Children's pain and fever relief medicine recalled due to risk of overdose

Drug manufacturer Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling one lot of a children's pain and fever relief medicine because it contains too much acetaminophen and poses a risk of overdose.
How 'Transplant' told a 'different' Muslim story on prime-time TV

How 'Transplant' told a 'different' Muslim story on prime-time TV

On the surface, it may seem obvious why "Transplant" became one of Canada's most successful TV dramas.
Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

Former staffer suing Nova Scotia premier's office for firing over social media post

HALIFAX — A former political adviser fired by the Nova Scotia premier’s office last fall over a post on her social media that was characterized as antisemitic is suing for wrongful dismissal.
Saskatchewan teachers plan to strike again for one day over classroom sizes, supports

Saskatchewan teachers plan to strike again for one day over classroom sizes, supports

REGINA — The union representing Saskatchewan teachers says it plans to hold another one-day strike next week.