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New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse

New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse

A New York jury on Wednesday awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse and other crimes over a span of 35 years, according to lawyers representing the plaintiffs.
Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

Trump reverses course on some tariffs but won't change duties on Canada

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump partially reversed course Wednesday on his global trade war following days of market turmoil — but he's not offering any changes to the tariffs hitting Canada.
B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

B.C. expands heat-pump rebate program as end of carbon tax weighs on CleanBC

British Columbia Energy Minister Adrian Dix says the province will have to "make choices" on programs within its CleanBC initiative given the repeal of the consumer carbon tax.
In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

In Alberta, Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects

OTTAWA — Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major
Book Review: 'John & Paul' explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney

Book Review: 'John & Paul' explores complex ties between Lennon and McCartney

Ian Leslie's “John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs,” takes a detailed look — 426 pages — at how John Lennon and Paul McCartney worked together from their meeting as teenagers until John’s death.
Cogeco earnings decline to $18.2 million in second quarter

Cogeco earnings decline to $18.2 million in second quarter

MONTREAL — Cogeco Inc. reported a profit attributable to shareholders of $18.2 million in its second quarter, down from earnings of $24.0 million during the same period a year earlier. Revenues for the quarter ended Feb. 28 were $753.
Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules

Woman can testify Weinstein used force to rape her despite his acquittal, judge rules

NEW YORK (AP) — A woman who says Harvey Weinstein trapped her in a Manhattan hotel room and raped her in 2013 can use the word “force” when she testifies at his retrial even though the disgraced movie mogul was acquitted of using physical force again
Rogers boardroom drama to hit stage as live theatre production in December

Rogers boardroom drama to hit stage as live theatre production in December

TORONTO — A bombastic boardroom battle for control of the Rogers telecom empire is hitting the stage as a live theatre production later this year. Crow’s Theatre says the play, “Rogers v.
Movie Review: 'Drop' doesn't phone it in

Movie Review: 'Drop' doesn't phone it in

It’s oddly comforting that a movie can still dial M when it wants to. Smart phones have largely been a bit of a buzzkill for horror films, leading filmmakers to find all kinds of reasons — dead batteries, no service — to strand potential prey.
Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days even as he further jacked up the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125% .