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Brett Rypien throws three TD passes, leads Bears to 21-17 storm-shortened victory over Texans
Chicago Bears quarterback Brett Rypien looks to throw a pass during the second half of an NFL exhibition Hall of Fame football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Ottawa won’t commit to rescuing Canadians in Lebanon but planning is under way
Global Affairs Canada is warning more than 20,000 Canadians in Lebanon that they can't rely on an evacuation if war engulfs that country. Buildings are damaged after being hit by an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Hussein Malla
Officials reopen Jasper highway to select vehicles as dry weather fuels fears of wildfire growth
The business community of Jasper — a town whose economy depends on tourism, particularly the crucial summer season — is facing an overwhelming challenge in the months ahead. The remains of restaurants and business' in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Google to charge new fee on ads in response to Canada’s digital services tax
The Google logo is photographed at the Vivatech show in Paris, Thursday, June 15, 2023. Google says it will pass on the cost of the Liberal governmentÕs Digital Services Tax to advertisers. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP, Michel Euler
Paris Olympics: Around the Games
Hideki Matsuyama, of Japan, hits his shot on the 18th tee during the first round of the men's golf event at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Five things to watch at the Games on Friday
Andre De Grasse and Damian Warner will defend their Olympic titles at this summer's Paris Games as part of Canada's athletics team. Warner competes in the semifinal 100m hurdles at the Canadian Track and Field Olympic trials in Montreal, Saturday, June 29, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
What’s happening today at the Olympics: Big medals in swimming, tennis and trampoline; Canada’s men stay undefeated in basketball
Father and son accused in Toronto terror plot make court appearance
RCMP say a father and son facing terrorism related charges were allegedly in the advanced stages of planning a serious, violent attack in Toronto.An RCMP logo in shown on a vehicle in Montreal, Thursday, March 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Paris Olympics: Canada at the Games
Team Canada, front, competes in the women's eight repechages at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Vaires-sur-Marne, France. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Ebrahim Noroozi
Paris Olympics: Canada bounces back with win over France after loss to Germany in 3x3 basketball
Paris 2024 Olympics - Basketball 3x3 - Women's Pool Round - Canada vs France - La Concorde 1, Paris, France - August 01, 2024. Michelle Plouffe of Canada, Kacie Bosch of Canada, Katherine Plouffe of Canada and Paige Crozon of Canada celebrate after winning the match. REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from National Bank Open in Montreal
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates his victory over Tommy Paul, of United States during their men's quarter-final match at the Roland Garros stadium, at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. Alcaraz won't be taking part in this year's National Bank Open. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Manu Fernandez
First-place Alouettes look to continue winning ways against Tiger-Cats
Hamilton Tiger-Cats quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell (19) makes the pass against the Edmonton Elks during first half CFL action in Edmonton, Sunday, July 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson
B.C. warns of increasing wildfire risk with the return of hot, dry weather
The number of active wildfires in British Columbia is holding steady at just under 340 as the provincial government warns of increasing fire risk this weekend. An out-of-control wildfire is seen in the Slocan Lake, B.C. area in this recent handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Nicole Blacksioux
Israel kills an Al Jazeera journalist and says, without evidence, he was a Hamas operative
Palestinians inspect a vehicle where Al Jazeera TV said its reporter Ismail al-Ghoul and cameraman Ramy El Rify were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Ayman Al Hassi TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Jurors ask about pipe bomb while discussing verdict in Coutts murder-conspiracy trial
People enter the courthouse in Lethbridge, Alta., Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The jury in the conspiracy to commit murder trial of two men related to the border protest in Coutts, Alta., will continue its deliberations into their guilt or innocence today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
It’s a good thing that electric vehicles haven’t caught on yet – they’re inflationary
Rita Trichur
Illinois sheriff whose deputy shot Sonya Massey says it will take rest of his career to regain trust
This image taken from video provided by WICS shows Sangamon County Sheriff Jack Campbell whose deputy shot Sonya Massey, the unarmed Black woman who called 911 for help in her Springfield home, apologized Monday night, July 29, 2024, during a community meeting in Springfield, Ill. (WICS via AP)
HELOCs are getting cheaper. But these alternatives may still be better
Single green house with a group of dollar signs floating above it
Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
The remains of a home off Stone Canyon Road smoulder after being consumed by the Stone Canyon Wednesday, July 31, 2024, near Lyons, Colo. (Zachary Spindler-Krage/The Denver Post via AP)
Floods and mechanical failures greet new condo residents
Tiina Walker says she took this photo of the building at 859 The Queensway where she had purchased a new condo on September 15th, 2023, shortly before new residents began moving in.
Either MLSE or Herdman should act on the Canada Soccer spying allegations
Cathal Kelly
Canada’s rookie swimmers at Paris offer a glimpse of future Olympics success
Canada's uniformed swimmers, from left. Emma O'Croinin, Ella Jansen, Julie Brousseau, and not seen in the pool Mary-Sophie Harvey, react after their heat in the women;'s 4x200-meter freestyle relay in Nanterre, France at the Olympic Games on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024.
To support Venezuelan democracy, Canada should reopen its embassy in Caracas
Ben Rowswell
Changes to capital-gains taxation to bring in $17.4-billion over five years: PBO
Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux waits to appear before the Senate Committee on National Finance, Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Ottawa. The parliamentary budget officer estimates the Liberals' increase to the capital gains inclusion rate will bring in $17.4 billion in revenue over five years.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
More measures coming to reduce temporary residents, immigration minister says
FILE PHOTO: Canada's Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller takes part in a press conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada January 29, 2024. REUTERS/Blair Gable/File Photo
Canada is about to lose more than 100,000 farming jobs. That’s great economic news
Tony Keller
Stronger fall seen breaking Toronto housing market lethargy
A person walks past multiple for-sale and sold real estate signs in Mississauga, Ont., on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Ana Chang has lived in Mississauga since the age of seven and is now raising her own children in the southern Ontario city that has seen rapid development over the last three decades. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
B.C. officials urge residents to prepare for the worst as landslide blocks major river, raising fears of flooding
A landslide along the Chilcotin River near Williams Lake, B.C. is shown in this recent handout photo. Flooding is a major concern after a landslide blocked the Chilcotin River in British Columbia's Interior. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Central Cariboo Search and Rescue *MANDATORY CREDIT *
Remember the ice bucket challenge? 10 years later, the viral campaign is again fundraising for ALS
Participants in a ceremony on the 10th anniversary of the Ice Bucket Challenge, from left, Boston Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey, John Frates, former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and former Boston Bruins' Ray Borque pour water over their heads at Fenway Park, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Canadian Premier League manager says drone spying scandal is not surprising
York United FC coach Benjamin Mora is shown during the team's 2-1 CPL win over Halifax Wanderers FC, in Toronto in a July 6, 2024, handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-York United FC, Denys Rudenko, *MANDATORY CREDIT*
Oil sands producers hold off environmental reports in wake of Ottawa’s new anti-greenwashing rules
The Alberta Energy Regulator says it expects the province's oilsands production to grow by more than 17 per cent by 2033. Boilers—where steam is created—at the Cenovus Christina Lake oilsands facility southeast of Fort McMurray, Alta., on Wednesday April 24, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Thousands of Quebec hotel workers could walk off the job next week for 24 hours
Workers strike outside the Hotel Doubletree by Hilton in Montreal, Thursday, August 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Four mistakes mortgage shoppers should avoid
Despite expectations of lower interest rates prompting homebuyers to leave the sidelines, a new report says the Bank of Canada's 25-basis-point cut to its key interest rate last month did not lead to a rush in demand. A real estate sign is posted outside a home in Pointe-Claire, a city in Montreal's West Island, Tuesday, May 7, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Dentalcorp forgives loans to executives, but shareholders shouldn’t forget
David Milstead
Apple revenue returns to growth as iPhone sales top expectations
FILE PHOTO: People look at the new iPhone 15 Pro as Apple's new iPhone 15 officially goes on sale across China at an Apple store in Shanghai, China September 22, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo
Summer McIntosh, Team Canada place fourth in women’s 4x200-metre freestyle relay
Canada's Summer McIntosh, of Toronto, competes in the 4 x 200m women's relay final during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, in Paris, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Amazon projects quarterly revenue below estimates, shares slide
Quebec's labour tribunal has directed Amazon to stop interfering in union affairs, and to pay the union a total of $30,000 in moral and punitive damages. The Amazon DXT4 warehouse is seen in Laval, Que., Monday, April 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Intel forecasts third-quarter revenue below estimates; to cut work force by 15 per cent
FILE PHOTO: The Intel Corporation logo is seen at a temporary office during the World Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) in the Alpine resort of Davos, Switzerland May 25, 2022. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
A Loblaw boycott doesn’t seem so ‘misguided’ after all
The produce section of a Toronto Loblaws is seen on Friday, May 3, 2024. Some Canadians say they plan to boycott all Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May as they are fed up with the rising cost of living. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Bookmaker to plead guilty in gambling case tied to baseball star Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani gets ready in the dugout before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)
Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. lowers 2024 earnings forecast as consumer demand falls
A boat travels past the Parkland Burnaby Refinery on Burrard Inlet in Burnaby, B.C., on Saturday, April 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
7 nuclear power players paying out reliable dividends
For Number Cruncher column in Globe Investor/ROB only.
Paris Olympics: Andy Murray’s career ends in Olympic doubles defeat
Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Men's Doubles Quarterfinals - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - August 01, 2024. Andy Murray of Britain waves to spectators after losing his match with Daniel Evans of Britain against Taylor Fritz of United States and Tommy Paul of United States. REUTERS/Claudia Greco
No sane person could vote for a Trump-Vance ticket
Gary Mason
Off-site water tests show uptick in cyanide in water downstream from Yukon mine slide
Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Y.T., is shown in this handout aerial photo taken July 3. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO — Yukon Government
Algonquin Park is my happy place
With Hezbollah and Israel on the brink of all-out war, Lebanon confronts its fragile political system
Diners enjoy dinner outside Ray’s restaurant on the waterfront in Batroun in Lebanon on Saturday 27th July 2024.
Mali rebels say they killed 131 soldiers and Russians in July clashes
FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Malian President Assimi Goita during a meeting following the Russia-Africa summit in Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 29, 2023. Mikhail Metzel/TASS Host Photo Agency via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT./File Photo
Paris Olympics: Simone Biles wins gold at all-around gymnastics finals
US' Simone Biles celebrates winning the gold medal at the end of the artistic gymnastics women's all around final of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 1, 2024. (Photo by Lionel BONAVENTURE / AFP) (Photo by LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP via Getty Images)
Entering New Markets: Unlocking opportunities and mitigating risks
Summer McIntosh wins 200-metre butterfly gold, sets Olympic record
Summer McIntosh, of Canada, celebrates with the gold medal during the awards ceremony for the women's 200-meter butterfly at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Nanterre, France, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Canada loses out on bronze medal in women’s team foil competition against Japan
Canada's Eleanor Harvey competes in the women's foil team bronze medal bout between Canada and Japan during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Grand Palais in Paris, on August 1, 2024. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (Photo by FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images)
Appeals court upholds Trump’s gag order as he again presses judge to bow out of hush money case
FILE - Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after a jury convicted him of felony crimes for falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election, at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 30, 2024, in New York. New York’s top court has declined to hear Donald Trump’s gag order appeal, leaving the restrictions in place following his felony conviction last month. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool, File)
Apple asks U.S. judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit
FILE PHOTO: An Apple logo is seen at the entrance of an Apple Store in downtown Brussels, Belgium March 10, 2016. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
Félix Auger-Aliassime through to men’s singles final four
Paris 2024 Olympics - Tennis - Men's Singles Quarterfinals - Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, France - August 01, 2024. Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada celebrates after winning his match against Casper Ruud of Norway. REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Hospital in Whitby, Ont., to be built and operational in 10 years, province says
Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones attends the official opening of Kensington Health's expanded hospice facility in Toronto, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Jones says a new hospital will be built and operational within 10 years in Whitby, Ont. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Toronto raises fines for more than 100 parking violations to reduce congestion
The City of Toronto increased fines for more than 100 parking offences on Thursday, which it says is an effort to reduce congestion and support safer roads. Cyclists ride on the designated Bloor Street bike lanes in Toronto on Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
U.K. Prime Minister warns social media firms after Southport misinformation fuels riots
Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer holds a meeting to discuss clashes following the Southport stabbing, at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, August 1, 2024. Henry Nicholls/Pool via REUTERS
Toronto police say 10 people arrested, more than 100 charges laid in SIM swap scam
Toronto police say they have arrested 10 people and laid more than 100 charges in a wide-reaching SIM swap scam. A SIM card is shown in this photo taken on Monday, June 10, 2024 in London. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Kelvin Chan
Utah’s near-total abortion ban to remain blocked until lower court assesses its constitutionality
FILE - The Utah Supreme Court listens to oral arguments involving Utah's abortion trigger law, on Aug. 8, 2023, in Salt Lake City. A near-total abortion ban will remain on hold in Utah after the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. that the law should remain blocked until a lower court can assess its constitutionality. (Francisco Kjolseth/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, Pool)
Cardi B files for divorce from Offset, says she’s pregnant with their third child on Instagram
FILE - Cardi B, left, and Offset arrive at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 25, 2020. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)
Bank of England rate cut boosts comeback factor for UK markets
A drone view of London's Canary Wharf financial district, two days before the government presents its critical pre-election budget, in London, Britain March 3, 2024.
How Alberta business owners can get help navigating the damage and interruption caused by wildfires
The remains of hotels in Jasper, Alta., on Friday July 26, 2024. The business community of Jasper — a town whose economy depends on tourism, particularly the crucial summer season — is facing an overwhelming challenge in the months ahead. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld says she regrets ‘distress’ caused to witnesses who left meeting in tears
Liberal MP Anita Vandenbeld fell short of an apology after instigating a committee fracas that led two witnesses to storm out of a parliamentary committee hearing. Vandenbeld rises during Question Period, in Ottawa, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss sees eyewear and luggage as ‘natural extensions’ for brand
Canada Goose CEO Dani Reiss is photographed in the company's Toronto offices, Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
‘There’s no war without cost’: Gildan’s proxy fight racked up US$77-million in expenses
Gildan Activewear Inc. CEO Glenn Chamandy picks up his briefcase after speaking with the media following their annual meeting in Montreal, Tuesday, May 28, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Canada should have the power to seize Moscow’s frozen money, even if it’s unwise to use it
Doug Saunders
Former priest charged with sex assault of young girl in Manitoba in the 1970s
Manitoba Mounties have arrested a Regina man for allegedly sexually assaulting a former parishioner while the man was a priest in a community roughly five decades ago. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Former CNN anchor Lemon sues Musk over canceled X deal
FILE PHOTO: Don Lemon arrives to the global premiere for Apple's "The Morning Show" at the Lincoln Center in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 28, 2019. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
Missing Markham, Ont., woman confirmed dead, man charged with second-degree murder
Police have charged a man with murder in the case of the missing Markham, Ont., woman whose remains have been found in central Ontario. A York Regional Police patch is shown in Aurora, Ont. on Dec, 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey
How Evan Gershkovich became the first U.S. journalist arrested in Russia since the Cold War
Former prisoner held by Russia US journalist Evan Gershkovich smiles as he walks with his mother Ella Milman at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on August 1, 2024. Journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow prisoners released by Russia landed in the United States late August 1, an AFP journalist saw, as part of an extraordinary swap deal struck between Washington and Moscow. A plane carrying Gershkovich, former US marine Paul Whelan, and journalist Alsu Kurmasheva landed at around 11:40 pm (0340 GMT) at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, where President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were waiting to greet them. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)
Glencore’s ex-head of oil Alex Beard charged with bribery offenses by U.K. fraud agency
FILE PHOTO: Alex Beard, head of oil at trading firm Glencore, looks on during an interview after the opening of a gas station under the franchise G500, created from a distribution partnership by Glencore and Corporacion G500, in Tlalnepantla, state of Mexico, Mexico, August 17, 2017. REUTERS/Ginnette Riquelme/File Photo
Who is Paul Whelan, the Canadian-born former U.S. Marine being freed by Russia in prisoner swap?
U.S. President Joe Biden greets Paul Whelan, who was released from detention in Russia, upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, U.S., August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Nathan Howard
Bullish on Topaz Energy Corp.
Monica Rizk
Strike on Beirut unexpected as Hezbollah believed Israel would stick to unofficial red lines, sources say
Lebanon's Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah addresses his supporters via a video display on screen during the funeral of Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr, who was killed in an Israeli strike, in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Alkis Konstantinidis
What it would cost to live like Carrie Bradshaw in Toronto in 2024
Kate Helmore
Pickering home bordering greenspace attracts five bidders
Done Deal: 741 Craighurst
Paris Olympics: Japan’s Matsuyama leads, Schauffele close behind
PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Hideki Matsuyama of Team Japan plays a shot from a bunker on the 18th hole during Day One of the Men's Individual Stroke Play on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Le Golf National on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)
Uber partner with BYD to bring EVs to ride-hailing platform globally
FILE - The Uber logo appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Aug. 16, 2019. The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD plan a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on the Uber platform in Europe and Latin America, eventually expanding to other markets, the companies announced. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
A new type of walking tour goes beyond the usual tourist stops
TC Energy eyes data centre growth as potential opportunity
TC Energy Corp. says it had a net income of $963 million in the second quarter, up from $250 million in the same quarter last year. TC Energy headquarters is shown in Calgary on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, under scrutiny over her gender, wins first Olympic match in 46 seconds
Algeria's Imane Khelif, left, fights against Italy's Angela Carini in their women's 66kg preliminary boxing match at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. �
Paris Olympics: Canada falls to 70-65 loss against Australia in women’s basketball
LILLE, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Kayla Alexander #14 of Team Canada handles the ball during the Women's Group Phase - Group B match between Team Australia and Team Canada on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade Pierre Mauroy on August 01, 2024 in Lille, France. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Thursday - and why
The Thomson Reuters logo is seen on the company building in Times Square, New York, U.S., January 30, 2018.
Three newly freed Americans are back on U.S. soil after a landmark prisoner exchange with Russia
Reporter Evan Gershkovich hugs his mother, Ella Milman, as President Joe Biden, right, looks on at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., following their release as part of a 24-person prisoner swap between Russia and the United States, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
More young people are surfing in Tahiti, thanks to Olympic events being hosted at the French island
Kelia Gallina, 11, surfs her home shore break during a break in the 2024 Summer Olympics surfing competition, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Teahupo'o, Tahiti. While Teahupo'o has been a coveted destination for surfers from around the world for decades, it's only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent has begun to develop across Tahiti. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
Video game performers protest unregulated AI use at Warner Bros. Studios
XXX participates in a kick-off picket line for the SAG-AFTRA video game strike at Warner Bros. Games headquarters on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, in Burbank, Calif. Hollywood's video game performers are currently on strike, throwing part of the entertainment industry into another work stoppage after talks for a new contract with major game studios broke down over artificial intelligence protections. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
These cottages are designed to be an idyllic retreat for generations
MA+HG Architects looked to dorm-style bedroom layouts and locker room details to max out the floor plan of this B.C. cabin
Five things to watch this weekend: Go bananas with the Planet of the Apes, plus Mad Men returns to Netflix
Barry Hertz
When author Rebecca Godfrey died, her friend fulfilled a dying wish: to finish and publish her book, Peggy
Rebecca Godfrey
Renovated historic mill is ‘part of the heritage’
Home of the Week: 46 Concession Rd. South, Tamworth, Ont.
Some B.C. companies try to adapt to new restrictions on vacation rentals
The Predator Ridge golf course and residences in Vernon, B.C. The massive, multi-phase community is feeling the impact of BC's proposed speculation tax, even though it’s exempt from it. The project's developer says 35 per cent of the buyers are from Alberta and they are angry at B.C. and worried that the tax could expand into Vernon, which has meant sales have dropped.
Buckle up: Wall Street’s shaky July could be a preview for more sharp swings
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 12.
U.S. Department of Transportation proposes barring airlines from charging family seating fees
FILE - Travelers pass through Salt Lake City International Airport on May 24, 2024, in Salt Lake City. On Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is expected to announce a new rule that would require airlines to do everything possible to ensure parents can sit with young children on flights. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 11-month high
(FILES) An employee works in Kawasaki factory in Lincoln, Nebraska, on May 13, 2024. The US added 206,000 jobs in June, said the Labor Department on July 5, 2024,, marking a slower pace of hiring than May's revised 218,000 figure. The jobless rate ticked up from 4.0 percent to 4.1 percent. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/AFP via Getty Images)
BCE reports profit boost after wave of job cuts
Bell Canada signage is pictured in Ottawa on Wednesday Sept. 7, 2022. BCE Inc. says it is cutting 43 technician jobs at its Bell Media subsidiary after a February decision to cut nine per cent of the parent company's workforce. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Lightspeed promises stronger subscription growth in second half as first quarter boosted by payments
Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has signed a North American partnership deal with Uber to integrate Uber Direct and Uber Eats marketplace into its platform. Lightspeed offices are seen in Montreal, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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