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Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

Newfoundland and Labrador to end controversial tax on sugary drinks

ST. JOHN'S — Newfoundland and Labrador's premier says his government will end the province's controversial tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

Group of investors submits revised offer to buy Quebec-based Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of investors has submitted a revised offer to buy Quebec vehicle-maker Lion Electric, providing a possible lifeline to the beleaguered company.
Book Review: Ron Chernow's 'Mark Twain' gives readers an honest assessment of beloved author's life

Book Review: Ron Chernow's 'Mark Twain' gives readers an honest assessment of beloved author's life

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Chernow is known for writing massive biographies of the country's most enduring figures, including Ulysses S. Grant and Alexander Hamilton.
Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

Carney needs to 'pick a lane' on climate priorities and energy boost, activist says

OTTAWA — Climate activists and energy leaders say Prime Minister Mark Carney will need to make some hard choices on whether to bolster the country’s oil and gas sector as means of achieving economic stability.
US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause

US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause

NEW YORK (AP) — American businesses that rely on Chinese goods reacted with muted relief Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other's products for 90 days .
The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook

The innovative ice-cream makers at Salt & Straw serve up secrets and recipes in a new cookbook

NEW YORK (AP) — If you're intimidated by the idea of making ice cream at home, just think of it as making soup. That's advice from Tyler Malek of Salt & Straw, the innovative gourmet ice cream maker known for its ever-changing lick-able treats.
US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause

US businesses that rely on Chinese imports express relief and anxiety over tariff pause

NEW YORK (AP) — American businesses that rely on Chinese goods reacted with muted relief Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to pause their exorbitant tariffs on each other's products for 90 days .
Nova Scotia Indigenous leader calls on Ottawa to move ahead with review of arrests

Nova Scotia Indigenous leader calls on Ottawa to move ahead with review of arrests

OTTAWA — An Indigenous leader is calling on Ottawa to begin an external review into why fisheries officers allegedly arrested two Mi'kmaq fishers in March 2024 and left them at a Nova Scotia gas station without shoes or phones.
Ontario tables bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track

Ontario tables bill to speed up home building as 1.5M target not on track

TORONTO — Ontario's housing minister introduced legislation Monday intended to speed up the construction of new homes, as he admitted the province isn't currently on track to meet its goal of getting 1.5 million homes built over 10 years.
Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

Cannes makes it official: No nudity on the red carpet

CANNES, France (AP) — The Cannes Film Festival red carpet is perhaps the most rigidly controlled red carpet in the world. Now, the festival has added a new stipulation: no nudity.