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Liberal government delays until 2027 planned expansion of assisted dying eligibility
OTTAWA – The Liberal government is delaying until 2027 its controversial plan to expand eligibility for assisted dying to include those whose sole underlying condition is a mental illness. Health Minister Mark Holland introduced legislation this morning that would delay the change until well after the next federal election, scheduled for 2025. Both Holland and ... Read More »
Biden will issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to four people familiar with the matter. A senior administration official, who like the others was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition ... Read More »
Biden will issue executive order targeting Israel settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden is expected to issue an executive order targeting Israeli settlers in the West Bank who have been attacking Palestinians in the occupied territory, according to four people familiar with the matter. A senior administration official, who like the others was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition ... Read More »
Canada Goose roars back to life in Asia, but sales slide everywhere else
TORONTO – Canada Goose Holdings Inc. enjoyed skyrocketing sales in Asia last quarter after China lifted COVID-19 restrictions, even as revenue fell sharply in North America and Europe. The luxury apparel company said purchases in Macao and Hong Kong led the way spurred by tourism from mainland China, where store traffic doubled. Sales in Asia ... Read More »
Bill to update impact assessment law coming in spring: Wilkinson
OTTAWA – Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government will have legislation ready by the spring to fix the constitutional problems the Supreme Court has with the federal Impact Assessment Act. The Liberals passed the act in 2019 to overhaul how major projects are assessed for their environmental and social impacts. In October, the ... Read More »
Want to boost your tax refund with an RRSP loan? Experts say there’s more to consider
OTTAWA – RRSP loans might be a tempting option for Canadians looking to top up their retirement savings this year, but financial experts urge caution for those thinking about borrowing to invest. Kimberley Tran, an economist and advisor with McAuley Financial Services, said an RRSP loan should be the “rare exception and not the rule” ... Read More »
Winnipeg Blue Bombers re-sign Nick, Noah Hallett to extensions
WINNIPEG – Canadian defensive backs Nick and Noah Hallett agreed to terms on contract extensions with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday. The brothers were eligible to become free agents Feb. 13. Nick Hallett’s extension is for two years while Noah Hallett’s deal covers the 2024 season. Nick Hallett returns to Winnipeg for a fifth ... Read More »
Entertainment brand HMV making comeback through Toys “R” Us locations
TORONTO – HMV is making a comeback through Toys “R” Us Canada. The toy retailer says it has begun selling merchandise from the entertainment brand in five Toys “R” Us Canada locations in Ontario, but more will follow through the spring. Products for sale in the HMV-branded sections include CDs, DVDs, vinyl, record players and ... Read More »
France’s 2 key farmers unions suspend protests after the government offered new measures
PARIS (AP) – France’s two major farmers unions announced Thursday their decision to suspend protests and lift road blockades across the country, in a dramatic development shortly after the French prime minister unveiled a new set of measures they see as “tangible progress.” Farmers have been protesting for days across the country to denounce low ... Read More »
Songs by Taylor Swift, Drake and more are starting to disappear from TikTok. Here’s why
NEW YORK (AP) – TikTok may look (or sound) a little different when you scroll through the app going forward. Earlier this week, Universal Music Group – which represents big-name artists like Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Drake – said that it would no longer allow its music on TikTok following the Wednesday expiration of ... Read More »
Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher after its worst loss in months
NEW YORK (AP) – Stocks are opening higher following their worst tumble in months. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% in early trading Thursday. The Dow was up 71 points, and the Nasdaq composite was up 0.8%. Stocks got some relief as yields eased in the bond market following the release of a couple reports on ... Read More »
