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Loblaw CEO 'cautiously optimistic' about grocery code of conduct

Loblaw CEO 'cautiously optimistic' about grocery code of conduct

Loblaw Cos. Ltd.'s new chief executive said he's "cautiously optimistic" that the company will be able to come to an agreement on the grocery code of conduct.
Music Review: Sia soars with first solo album in 8 years, ‘Reasonable Woman’

Music Review: Sia soars with first solo album in 8 years, ‘Reasonable Woman’

A whole album of Sia singing alone is great — great, don’t get us wrong — but Sia paired with the icon Chaka Khan? Fire.
Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus

Trans Mountain tolling dispute could stretch into mid-2025: Cenovus

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy Inc. executives warn it could be well into next year before oil companies resolve their ongoing dispute with Trans Mountain Corp. over rising pipeline shipping fees.
Denis Villeneuve to receive special honour at Canadian Screen Awards

Denis Villeneuve to receive special honour at Canadian Screen Awards

Quebec film giants Denis Villeneuve and Patrick Huard are getting special honours at this year's Canadian Screen Awards.
George W. Bush's portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World

George W. Bush's portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation's Painter-in-Chief. The George W. Bush Institute will loan the 60 color portraits by the former U.S.
Owe the tax man but can't pay? Ignoring the problem will only make things worse

Owe the tax man but can't pay? Ignoring the problem will only make things worse

The tax filing deadline has come and gone, and some Canadians are now facing a significant tax bill.
Pro tips for turning meh guacamole into great guacamole, for Cinco de Mayo and beyond

Pro tips for turning meh guacamole into great guacamole, for Cinco de Mayo and beyond

Americans have been having a love affair with avocados in recent years. Especially in guacamole. According to the California Avocado Commission, some 81 million pounds of avocados are consumed in the U.S.
No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother's Day

No need to guess: Mom knows best what she wants for Mother's Day

NEW YORK (AP) — Not all moms are the same. They like and do different things. Some, gasp, don't love the idea of flowers and chocolates for Mother's Day. Consider these alternative gifts, many based on testimonials from actual moms.
Ontario introduces sped-up apprenticeship path for high school students

Ontario introduces sped-up apprenticeship path for high school students

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Ontario high school students will soon be able to spend most of their time in Grade 11 and 12 in an apprenticeship if they choose to participate in a new skilled trades program.
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

What marijuana reclassification means for the United States

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.