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European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership

European Union makes Ukraine a candidate for EU membership

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union agreed Thursday to put Ukraine on a path toward EU membership, acting with uncharacteristic speed and unity to pull the embattled country further away from Russia’s influence and bind it more closely to the West.
To reach affordability, 3.5 million more homes need to be built by 2030: CMHC

To reach affordability, 3.5 million more homes need to be built by 2030: CMHC

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) says 3.5 million more homes need to be built by 2030 to reach affordability.
Child hunger a major concern as Canadians hit by soaring food prices

Child hunger a major concern as Canadians hit by soaring food prices

TORONTO — Skipping the occasional meal has become the norm for Tara Andrews, who says soaring grocery prices have made it too hard to adequately feed herself and her two teens.
Imperial Oil signs deal with E3 Lithium to advance pilot project

Imperial Oil signs deal with E3 Lithium to advance pilot project

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. has signed a deal to help advance a lithium project in Alberta's historic Leduc oilfield. The agreement will see Imperial invest $6.
Viterra vegetable oil terminal in Ukraine damaged by missile strike

Viterra vegetable oil terminal in Ukraine damaged by missile strike

Viterra says its Everi vegetable oil terminal in the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv has been damaged by a missile strike.
NB Liquor lacks transparency, fails to properly document activities: auditor general

NB Liquor lacks transparency, fails to properly document activities: auditor general

FREDERICTON — The Crown corporation that operates New Brunswick's liquor stores lacks accountability and transparency, and it is not properly documenting its activities, the province's auditor general said Thursday.
Elon Musk's daughter granted legal name, gender change

Elon Musk's daughter granted legal name, gender change

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A California judge has approved a request by Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s adult daughter to change her name and gender on her birth certificate.
FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge

FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes tied to teen vaping surge

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday ordered Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the U.S. market, the latest blow to the embattled company widely blamed for sparking a national surge in teen vaping.
Manufacturers call for greater support in transition to net-zero: survey

Manufacturers call for greater support in transition to net-zero: survey

OTTAWA — Canadian manufacturers are calling on Ottawa to provide greater support in the form of investments and partnerships to help businesses of all sizes in the transition to net-zero.
A heat pump might help you save on utility costs, but do your research first

A heat pump might help you save on utility costs, but do your research first

As energy prices soar and consumers look for ways to save on their utility bills, experts say Canadians should consider whether installing a heat pump could be part of the solution.