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Fashion creators sue Hailey Bieber over her new brand's name

Fashion creators sue Hailey Bieber over her new brand's name

NEW YORK (AP) — Two former college roommates who created a successful clothing line under the “Rhode” trademark sued model Hailey Bieber on Tuesday, saying she’s creating market confusion by marketing a skin care line under the Rhode name.
Airlines must be accountable for flight problems: transport minister, experts

Airlines must be accountable for flight problems: transport minister, experts

After a series of nerve-fraying flight delays and cancellations, Jenn Bertschi made it to her grandmother's funeral with minutes to spare. Landing at Toronto's Pearson airport from Calgary late Friday night, she was told the 12:30 a.m.
Energy moves S&P/TSX composite higher while U.S. rebounds from worst week since 2020

Energy moves S&P/TSX composite higher while U.S. rebounds from worst week since 2020

TORONTO — A rising energy sector supported Canada's main stock index in a continued recovery from last week's brutal performance while U.S. stock markets returned from a holiday to bounce back even stronger after their worst week since the pandemic.
Milk prices to rise two cents a litre this fall in rare mid-year price hike

Milk prices to rise two cents a litre this fall in rare mid-year price hike

The Canadian Dairy Commission has approved a rare second milk price increase this year. The Crown corporation, which oversees Canada's dairy supply management system, said Tuesday farm gate milk prices will go up about two cents per litre, or 2.
Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'

Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'

VICTORIA — British Columbia's auditor general has found that while the government has made progress on environmental oversight of major mining operations, there are concerns about the cost of cleaning them up when they close.
Collision tech conference kicks off in Toronto amid industry downturn, layoffs

Collision tech conference kicks off in Toronto amid industry downturn, layoffs

TORONTO — Collision tech conference attendees filtering through the doors of a Toronto convention centre on Tuesday faced a scene that looked a lot like the pre-pandemic event, but an uneasy atmosphere hung over the crowd.
Wall Street ends broadly higher after sharp losses last week

Wall Street ends broadly higher after sharp losses last week

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are ending higher on Wall Street Tuesday, clawing back some of the ground they lost last week in their worst weekly drop since the beginning of the pandemic. The S&P 500 rose 2.4%. It’s still 21.
Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge

Alberta housing starts rebound to 2015 levels as oil prices surge

CALGARY — Alberta's cities are once again abuzz with the sound of hammers and saws as surging oil prices fuel a fresh building boom in the province.
Canadian job vacancies hit record high in Q1 led by demand in health sector

Canadian job vacancies hit record high in Q1 led by demand in health sector

Job vacancies reached a record quarterly high of nearly one million in the first three months of 2022, continuing a trend started in the first quarter of 2016. Statistics Canada data shows the number of job vacancies increased 2.
Cineplex introduces $1.50 booking fee for online ticket purchases

Cineplex introduces $1.50 booking fee for online ticket purchases

TORONTO — Moviegoers could be paying a little extra for a seat at a Cineplex theatre this summer. Canada's largest film exhibitor says it has introduced a new $1.50 booking fee that applies to each ticket purchased through its mobile app and website.