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A new exhibition aims to bring Yoko Ono’s art out of John Lennon’s shadow
LONDON (AP) – Before there was John and Yoko – and after – there was just Yoko Ono. The Japanese-American artist became a global celebrity through her marriage to John Lennon, her partner for more than a decade until his murder in 1980, as well as her collaborator on peace-protest “bed-ins” and in the Plastic ... Read More »
Cascades closing two plants in Ontario, one in Connecticut, 310 jobs affected
KINGSEY FALLS, Que. – Cascades Inc. is closing three plants as part of changes to its containerboard operations that will affect 310 employees. The paper and packaging company says its corrugated medium mill in Trenton, Ont., that is currently idled will not restart operations, while converting plants in Belleville, Ont., and Newtown, Conn., will close ... Read More »
Canada’s Fernandez advances to round of 16 at Qatar Open
DOHA, Qatar – Canada’s Leylah Fernandez is off to the round of 16 at the Qatar Open after a 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 win over Spain’s Paula Badosa on Tuesday. The Laval, Que., native had an opening set to forget, having all six of her break point chances saved and having three converted against her, in ... Read More »
Investing 101: The basics of getting your money to grow
The world of investing can be intimidating to Canadians who have limited knowledge on the subject and don’t know where to start. More than a third of young Canadians questioned in a 2023 survey by financial services provider Co-operators said they believe they don’t know everything they should about their investing options. Only a quarter ... Read More »
Conservatives would renegotiate free trade deal with Ukraine, says MP James Bezan
OTTAWA – A Tory member of Parliament says a future Conservative government would renegotiate Canada’s trade deal with Ukraine. Manitoba MP James Bezan says his government would ensure the agreement contains no mention of carbon pricing – and that no other trade deals do either. He made the comments on a Ukrainian TV network last ... Read More »
Stock market today: Wall Street slides after a hotter-than-expected reading on inflation
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks are dropping after worse-than-expected inflation data forced investors to question the hopes that have sent Wall Street to record heights. The S&P 500 was 1.3% lower early Tuesday as traders delayed their forecasts for when the Federal Reserve will deliver cuts to interest rates. The inflation report may have put ... Read More »
Hydro One reports $181M profit in Q4, revenue up from year earlier
TORONTO – Hydro One Ltd. reported $181 million in fourth-quarter net income attributable to common shareholders as its revenue edged higher compared with a year earlier. The power utility says the profit amounted to 30 cents per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 31. The result compared with a profit of $178 million or ... Read More »
Missy Mazzoli’s ‘The Listeners’ to get US premiere at Opera Philadelphia on Sept. 25
PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Missy Mazzoli’s “The Listeners” will be given its delayed U.S. premiere on Sept. 25 to open the season of the Opera Philadelphia, which abandoned the world premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s “Woman with Eyes Closed” because of budget. “The Listeners,” with a libretto by Royce Vavrek and based on Jordan Tannahill’s story, is ... Read More »
US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
WASHINGTON (AP) – Annual inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control. Tuesday’s report from the Labor Department showed that the consumer price index rose 0.3% from December to January, up from a 0.2% increase ... Read More »
February 13, 2024
MERLE ARMELLA ARNOLD MERLE ARMELLA ARNOLD March 16th, 1930 February 8th, 2024 It is with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Merle Arnold, in Medicine Hat on Feb. 8, 2024, at the age of 93. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Arnold in 1997. Merle is survived by her 4 ... Read More »
Israel and Hamas are making progress in cease-fire and hostage release talks, officials say
CAIRO (AP) – Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the Gaza Strip, according to two officials with direct knowledge of the talks, as key meetings continue Tuesday in the Egyptian capital. Talks are moving forward even after Israel intensified its ... Read More »
