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Lights back on for almost all BC Hydro customers who lost power in strong winds

Lights back on for almost all BC Hydro customers who lost power in strong winds

British Columbia's Crown utility says crews have restored power to 95 per cent of some 290,000 businesses and homes that were in the dark at some point Monday as strong winds battered coastal areas and parts of the central Interior.
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Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say B.C. port stoppage will hurt companies, Canadian economy

Business groups say the work stoppage at B.C. ports is the latest in a run of supply chain disruptions affecting Canadian companies and the country's economy.
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UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

UN refugee chief says reducing refugee targets is wise if it prevents backlash

OTTAWA — It is wise of Canada to scale back the number of new refugees it plans to resettle if that helps stabilize the housing market and prevents backlash against newcomers, the head of the UN refugee agency said during a visit to Ottawa this week.
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Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

Peter Nygard's lawyers ask court to review decision to deny him bail pending appeal

TORONTO — Former fashion mogul Peter Nygard's legal team has asked an Ontario court to review a decision to deny him bail as he appeals his sexual assault convictions and sentence.
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Major Drilling buys South American drilling contractor, boosting rig count

Major Drilling buys South American drilling contractor, boosting rig count

MONCTON, N.B. — Major Drilling Group International Inc. has signed a deal to buy South American specialty drilling contractor Explomin Perforaciones in a deal worth up to US$85 million.
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Preparation for next president started months ago, Trudeau's cabinet says

Preparation for next president started months ago, Trudeau's cabinet says

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says the Trudeau government is in a better position to manage trade negotiations with the next American president than it was the last time it signed a deal with the U.S. and Mexico.
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REED, Ina Austina

REED, Ina Austina

Ina Austina Reed (Webb) – peacefully at the Georgetown Hospital November 3rd, 2024, with her four children by her side. Ina was born in North Carleton, Prince Edward Island April 5, 1935. She is predeceased by her beloved husband Jackson Reed.
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Eleven-year-old boy struck and killed by truck in Montreal

Eleven-year-old boy struck and killed by truck in Montreal

MONTREAL — An 11-year-old boy died after he was hit by a truck Monday evening in Montreal's Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. Police say they received numerous calls at around 7:30 p.m. about the collision at the corner of Parc and Bernard avenues.
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A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the dead

A week after Spain's floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are not among the dead

SEDAVI, Spain (AP) — Francisco Murgui went out to try to salvage his motorbike when the water started to rise. He never came back.
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The top 10 new restaurants putting Canadian Cuisine on the map in 2024

The top 10 new restaurants putting Canadian Cuisine on the map in 2024

Discover the Top 10 Best New Restaurants of 2024 that are transforming Canada’s culinary landscape. Handpicked by culinary expert Tara O’Brady, these must-visit dining spots celebrate everything from sophisticated Korean-Japanese fusion to zero-waste grilling.
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