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Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

Victoria mayor announces $10 million on diverted spending for community safety

VICTORIA — Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto said residents will see a difference in community safety within six months after announcing $10.
Viterra, Bunge $8.2B merger officially completed

Viterra, Bunge $8.2B merger officially completed

Bunge announced its successful merger with Viterra Limited, forming what they anticipate will be a leading global agribusiness company specializing in food, feed, and fuel. This US$8.
New supply management law won't save the system from Trump, experts say

New supply management law won't save the system from Trump, experts say

OTTAWA — A new law meant to protect supply management might not be enough to shield the system in trade talks with a Trump administration bent on eliminating it, trade experts say.
If Newfoundland hydrogen companies pivot, government says it will collect royalties

If Newfoundland hydrogen companies pivot, government says it will collect royalties

ST. JOHN'S — Despite a lagging market for green hydrogen, the Newfoundland and Labrador government says it still plans to collect royalties from the province's nascent renewable energy industry.
Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

Dubai’s booming restaurant scene is feeling the heat of high costs and high failure rates

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — From suspended tables to underwater lounges, some 13,000 food and drink establishments in Dubai pull out all the stops to attract customers in one of the world’s most saturated dining markets.
For Sean 'Diddy' Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?

For Sean 'Diddy' Combs, could a lesser conviction mean a greater public rehabilitation?

For nearly two years, a nearly nonstop parade of allegations and revelations has ravaged and unraveled Sean “Diddy” Combs’ carefully cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur, A-list party host, Grammy-winning artist and music execut
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s celebrated figures behind bars for life.
Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

Disastrous collapse of cyanide-soaked ore at Yukon mine happened in seconds: report

An independent review says last year's spill of millions of tonnes of cyanide-soaked ore at a Yukon gold mine unfolded in seconds but resulted from the "accumulation of a series of adverse conditions and events.
The Latest: Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in custody while he awaits his sentencing

The Latest: Sean 'Diddy' Combs to remain in custody while he awaits his sentencing

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bond after being convicted of prostitution-related offenses Wednesday.
Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur's killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight

Judge denies bid by the suspect in Tupac Shakur's killing for a new trial in a jailhouse fight

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is awaiting trial in the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur , has lost a bid for a new trial in a separate battery case tied to a jailhouse fight.