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Judge dismisses some claims in case alleging BlackBerry CEO harassed former staffer

Judge dismisses some claims in case alleging BlackBerry CEO harassed former staffer

A U.S. court has dismissed three claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd. employee who alleges the company's chief executive sexually harassed her and then retaliated against her after she reported the behaviour. U.S.
Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit

Nova Scotia generated $144M surplus last fiscal year; budget predicted $279M deficit

HALIFAX 鈥 As the Nova Scotia government announced it ended the last fiscal year with a surplus of nearly $144 million, opposition parties called for changes to spending practices that allow the governing party to approve extra spending without oversi
Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics

Vandalism hits communication lines in France during Paris Olympics

PARIS (AP) 鈥 The French government says multiple telecommunications lines have been hit by acts of vandalism, affecting fiber lines and fixed and mobile phone lines as cities around France are hosting events for the 2024 Paris Olympics .
McDonald's same-store sales fall for the 1st time since the pandemic, profit slides 12%

McDonald's same-store sales fall for the 1st time since the pandemic, profit slides 12%

McDonald's posted weak sales in the second quarter as increasingly value-conscious consumers in the U.S., China and paid fewer visits to restaurants.
Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom

Fast-food brands see 'no end in sight' for cold beverage boom

When summer arrives, Paul Volk thinks the rich and creamy milkshakes Triple O鈥檚 churns out are an ideal way to beat the heat.
B.C. tree fruit grower co-operative shuts down after 88 years, citing low volume

B.C. tree fruit grower co-operative shuts down after 88 years, citing low volume

OKANAGAN, B.C. 鈥 The end of a co-operative that helped farmers process, store and get their fruit to market will be hard on small operations, says one of the farmers in British Columbia鈥檚 Okanagan that have been left reeling from the news.
Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

Nova Scotia opposition parties take aim at new 'gimmicky' buy local point program

HALIFAX 鈥 A new provincial program meant to deliver on a campaign promise and encourage residents to buy local that's been called "gimmicky" and "laughably stupid" by opposition leaders has left some shoppers unimpressed.
鈥楧eadpool & Wolverine鈥 smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever

鈥楧eadpool & Wolverine鈥 smashes R-rated record with $205 million debut, 8th biggest opening ever

Marvel is back on top with 鈥 Deadpool & Wolverine .鈥 The comic-book movie made a staggering $205 million in its first weekend in North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Grocers are facing government crackdowns, but will it lead to change?

Grocers are facing government crackdowns, but will it lead to change?

In March 2023, executives from Canada鈥檚 three largest grocery companies paid a visit to Parliament Hill.
Robert Downey Jr. is returning to 鈥楢vengers鈥 films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

Robert Downey Jr. is returning to 鈥楢vengers鈥 films as a villain in 1 of Marvel's Comic-Con twists

SAN DIEGO (AP) 鈥 Marvel Studios returned to San Diego Comic-Con with dancing Deadpool variants and a choir for a panel that included news about the next two 鈥淎vengers鈥 films and surprise guests, including Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr.
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