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Algonquin Power to hire new CEO, sell green energy group after US$253M loss

Algonquin Power to hire new CEO, sell green energy group after US$253M loss

OAKVILLE, Ont. — Algonquin Power and Utilities Corp. says it has hired an interim CEO as it looks to sell its renewable energy division after losses topped US$250 million last quarter.
Woman faces fraud charges over claim to $70-million lottery ticket

Woman faces fraud charges over claim to $70-million lottery ticket

Ontario Provincial Police say they have arrested a women who allegedly made a fake claim for a $70-million Lotto Max ticket.
Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

Hollywood strikes stretching beyond this year would be 'problematic': Cineplex CEO

TORONTO — As television and film writers passed the 100th day of striking and actors neared a month on the picket lines, the chief executive of Canada’s largest cinema chain is hoping "common sense will prevail" and the sides will have reached an agr

Indigenous people in northeast Nicaragua say armed settlers are pushing them off their land

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Indigenous communities in northeast Nicaragua are under growing pressure from armed assailants who use kidnappings and killings to push people off their land, according to community leaders, advocates and a regional human rights co
‘Native American’ or ‘Indigenous’? Journalism group rethinks name

‘Native American’ or ‘Indigenous’? Journalism group rethinks name

ATLANTA (AP) — The Native American Journalists Association is aiming to become more inclusive as its members vote on whether to rebrand as the Indigenous Journalists Association — a move inspired, in part, by evolving trends in cultural identity.
Autistic people at higher risk of self-harm and psychiatric illness, study says

Autistic people at higher risk of self-harm and psychiatric illness, study says

Researchers are calling for improved diagnosis, prevention and treatment of psychiatric illness among autistic people after finding they are at a higher risk of self-harm and suicide than non-autistic people.
Census workers logged hundreds of cases of violence, harassment by public: documents

Census workers logged hundreds of cases of violence, harassment by public: documents

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada documents show workers who went door-to-door to collect data for the 2021 census logged hundreds of workplace injuries and at least 15 assaults by members of the public.
Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, lead guitarist and songwriter of The Band, dies at 80

Robbie Robertson, The Band’s lead guitarist and songwriter who in such classics as “The Weight” and “Up on Cripple Creek” mined American music and folklore and helped reshape contemporary rock, died Wednesday at 80.

Toronto transit riders can use credit, debit cards to pay fare starting Aug. 15

Transit riders in Toronto will be able to use their credit or debit card, including cards on smartphones or smartwatches, to pay for fares starting on Tuesday.
Canada joins U.S., Britain in sanctioning Lebanese trio accused of embezzlement

Canada joins U.S., Britain in sanctioning Lebanese trio accused of embezzlement

OTTAWA — Canada is joining peers in leveraging sanctions on a trio of people tied to an alleged embezzlement scandal at Lebanon’s central bank.