What do striking Hollywood writers want? A look at demands
The 11,500 members of the Writers Guild of America went on strike Tuesday after negotiations with Hollywood studios that began in March failed to result in...
S&P/TSX composite down as price of oil drops below US$70 per barrel
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index was lower in late-morning trading, weighed down by losses in the energy stocks as the price of oil fell below...
Vehicle sales still below pre-pandemic levels in April: DesRosiers
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says light vehicle sales in April were still below pre-pandemic levels, at 144,069 units compared with 180,616 in April...
Eli Lilly says experimental drug slows Alzheimer’s worsening
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eli Lilly and Co. said Wednesday its experimental Alzheimer’s drug appeared to slow worsening of the mind-robbing disease in a large study. In...
Bell to offer free messaging for Aeroplan members on Air Canada flights
MONTREAL – Bell is teaming up with Air Canada to offer free messaging for all Aeroplan members worldwide on Wi-Fi-equipped airplanes across the airline’s fleet. The...
Google to open two more data centers in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Google plans to build two more data centers in Ohio to help power its artificial intelligence technology and other tools, the company...
Canfor reports $142M Q1 loss compared with a profit a year ago
VANCOUVER – Canfor Corp. reported a loss in its first-quarter compared with a profit a year ago as its lumber operations in Western Canada faced lower...
Brazil police search Bolsonaro’s home, seize his phone
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Brazil’s Federal Police searched former President Jair Bolsonaro’s home on Wednesday and seized his phone, according to an official who spoke on...
Airbnb will push rooms as low-cost option to house rentals
DALLAS (AP) — Airbnb is making a renewed push into renting single rooms in a nod to its beginnings and a realization that renting an entire...
EU wants to ramp up ammunition production to help Ukraine
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition, seeking to both benefit Ukraine while the country is...