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Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say

Onboard vehicle tech becoming a safety issue, advocates say

TORONTO — A driver sitting behind the wheel of a new vehicle could be scrolling through their Spotify app looking for the right album when they get an incoming call or text, only to have a warning bell go off about the outside temperature while their
Mali ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies at 76

Mali ex-President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies at 76

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, the former president of Mali who took office in a landmark election held after a destabilizing coup only to be ousted in another military takeover nearly seven years later, has died. He was 76.
Microsoft discloses malware attack on Ukraine govt networks

Microsoft discloses malware attack on Ukraine govt networks

BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said late Saturday that dozens of computer systems at an unspecified number of Ukrainian government agencies have been infected with destructive malware disguised as ransomware, a disclosure suggesting an attention-grabbing de
Fendi leads Milan trends with feminine silhouettes for men

Fendi leads Milan trends with feminine silhouettes for men

MILAN (AP) — Milan menswear designers seem to have decided on the answer, but the question remains: Have the pandemic lockdowns emboldened men to embrace a more feminine silhouette, including skirts, mini-dresses and cape coats? The Milan Fashion Wee
'Chaos and confusion': Government error on trucker vaccine mandate sparks disarray

'Chaos and confusion': Government error on trucker vaccine mandate sparks disarray

MONTREAL — Botched messaging from the federal government is wreaking havoc among the transport community, and could choke already strained supply chains, says the head of a Canadian trucking organization.
B.C. tourism operators, hotels, lodges can apply for COVID-19 grants

B.C. tourism operators, hotels, lodges can apply for COVID-19 grants

VICTORIA — Tourism operators in British Columbia can apply for financial help from a $15-million relief fund to cover some of their losses due to COVID-19. The provincial government says B.C.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,357.56, up 64.60 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 59 cents, or 1.7 per cent, to $35.45 on 12.1 million shares.
Oil Sands Alliance to focus on industry sustainability, advancing net-zero ambitions

Oil Sands Alliance to focus on industry sustainability, advancing net-zero ambitions

CALGARY — Canada's largest oilsands companies have formed a new advocacy group they say will help to advance the sustainable development and operation of their industry. The Oil Sands Alliance was established Jan.
S&P/TSX composite rebounds from weak morning start to snap two-week skid

S&P/TSX composite rebounds from weak morning start to snap two-week skid

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index snapped a two-week skid by bouncing back from a weak morning prompted by tepid U.S. retail sales and an underwhelming start to fourth-quarter U.S. bank earnings. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 64.
DSquared2 designers welcome fashion crowd back to Milan

DSquared2 designers welcome fashion crowd back to Milan

MILAN (AP) — Dean and Dan Caten gave a heart-felt welcome to the guests, including Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, assembled Friday for the Canadian designing twins' first live show in two years as Milan Fashion Week opened with a glimmer of opti