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Canada could gain as global investors rethink U.S. emphasis: BNP economist

Canada could gain as global investors rethink U.S. emphasis: BNP economist

TORONTO — Canada stands to gain as global investors rethink their focus on the United States, the chief economist at one of Europe’s largest banks says.
Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

Ontario reports 74 new measles cases, including 28 more in the northern region

TORONTO — Ontario is reporting 74 new measles cases over the last week, bringing the total number of people in the province who have fallen ill to 2,083 since October.
Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish

Ex-congressman Billy Long confirmed as commissioner of the IRS, an agency he once sought to abolish

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep.
AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

Nearly one million books published as early as the 15th century — and in 254 languages — are part of a Harvard University collection being released to AI researchers Thursday.
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she’s grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.
Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

Energy talks 'full steam ahead' despite Hydro‑Québec chief's new gig: N.L. Hydro

ST. JOHN'S — The upcoming departure of the CEO of Quebec's hydro utility won't interfere in final negotiations on a new energy deal with Newfoundland and Labrador.
'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

'You cannot game it': Celine Song unpacks algorithm-era love with ‘The Materialists’

For Celine Song, some things in life can’t be strategized; they must play out on their own terms.
Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'

Willie Nelson keeps living the life he loves at 92. 'I'm not through with it yet'

Willie Nelson's 90th birthday celebration at the Hollywood Bowl could have been mistaken for a retirement party. But two years later at 92, he's working as much as ever. Not that retirement would look much different.
Transat bets on Caribbean, Europe as travellers spurn U.S.

Transat bets on Caribbean, Europe as travellers spurn U.S.

MONTREAL — Transat A.T. Inc. hopes to turn Canadians' aversion to U.S. travel into a boon as it bets on new routes to the Caribbean, Mexico and Europe rather than destinations in the land of Donald Trump.
New data on mothers who lost jobs during pregnancy show why they fight for change

New data on mothers who lost jobs during pregnancy show why they fight for change

Arina Kharlamova was cradling her two-month-old daughter when an email popped into her inbox that disrupted the calm of her maternity leave. The message invited the Whitby, Ont.