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Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

Two Alberta private surgery clinic contracts in limbo amid allegations in scandal

EDMONTON — Alberta’s health ministry says two proposed private surgery clinics at the centre of allegations of high-level government corruption remain in limbo.
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they'll be running against: Mark Carney.
Big shift in Canadian policy needed for new energy export projects: Enbridge

Big shift in Canadian policy needed for new energy export projects: Enbridge

As concerns rise about Canada's reliance on the U.S. for energy exports, Enbridge Inc. chief executive Greg Ebel says getting a big new energy export project off the ground in this country would require drastic shifts in government policy.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives.
MTY Food Group 'aggressively' looking for acquisitions, watching for tariffs

MTY Food Group 'aggressively' looking for acquisitions, watching for tariffs

The CEO of MTY Food Group Inc. says his company is on the hunt for another restaurant chain to add to its vast collection. Eric Lefebvre said Friday that the Montreal-based business behind dozens of brands including Manchu Wok, Thaï Express, Mr.
Lion Electric creditor protection extended to April amid search for buyer

Lion Electric creditor protection extended to April amid search for buyer

MONTREAL — A court-appointed monitor says potential buyers and liquidators are interested in Quebec electric-vehicle maker Lion Electric Co.
Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver

Quebec EV company Lion Electric made big promises, but struggled to deliver

MONTREAL — A Quebec company once hailed as a success story in the electric-vehicle transition has struggled to deliver on many of its most ambitious plans. Lion Electric Co.
TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is warning against an overly nationalistic approach to screen content in Canada, as U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs have led some to shun American exports.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives.
TC Energy says U.S. offers best returns as it considers spending commitments

TC Energy says U.S. offers best returns as it considers spending commitments

TC Energy Corp. says it plans to keep its discretionary spending focused on the U.S. as it downplayed the chances of reviving an eastern energy export route from Canada.