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Mark Carney to release book 'The Hinge', a look at Canada's 'path forward'

Mark Carney to release book 'The Hinge', a look at Canada's 'path forward'

TORONTO — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is publishing his prescription for "a path forward" as Canada faces an "increasingly divided and dangerous" world.
Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn't always sure about making a Christmas album

Q&A: Mariah Carey wasn't always sure about making a Christmas album

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey relishes the fact that she has become culturally synonymous with Christmas — thanks in part to the longevity of her iconic song “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and its ubiquity every year when the holidays roll arou
Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

Federal fisheries officers refusing duties because of violence on the water in N.S.

HALIFAX — Federal fisheries officers in Nova Scotia say they're refusing some enforcement duties because of threats to their safety, as they await Ottawa's response to their complaints.
Bank of Canada seeking second external deputy governor

Bank of Canada seeking second external deputy governor

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada is seeking to fill a new, additional external deputy governor position, after creating the role last year.
Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

Nova Scotia's premier says he will sit down with wineries to discuss possible funding

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said Thursday he’s willing to meet with the province’s wine industry to try to resolve an impasse over the financial help his government has offered grape growers.
Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant

Cement maker Lafarge opens low-carbon fuel facility at Alberta plant

CALGARY — Cement producer Lafarge Canada Inc. says it has installed a new facility at its Exshaw, Alta., plant that will use construction waste to reduce the plant's reliance on fossil fuels.
B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

B.C. party leaders tussle over affordability, conspiracy theories in radio debate

VANCOUVER — The first and only radio debate featuring British Columbia's party leaders ahead of the election saw them joust over affordability, health care and the opioid crisis, while trying to undermine each other's credibility to form the next pro
'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

'Universal Language' named best Canadian movie at Vancouver film festival

"Universal Language," an absurdist dramedy by Winnipeg writer-director Matthew Rankin, has claimed the $15,000 award for best Canadian film at this year's Vancouver International Film Festival.
After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

After 31 years, a French treasure hunt may have a winner. The prize: a valuable golden owl

PARIS (AP) — A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end Thursday, after official social media accounts linked to the search said the token needed to claim the grand prize had been
Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

Enbridge to build new oil and natural gas pipelines in Gulf of Mexico

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. continues to invest in the U.S.