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How did these companies survive the pitfalls of the pandemic pivot?

How did these companies survive the pitfalls of the pandemic pivot?

Nick Ngo still vividly remembers the spring of 2020, and the sudden wave of new shops making the same acrylic barriers as his business. "During that time, companies would pop up.
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Seven missing after blaze destroyed Old Montreal building, fire officials say

Seven missing after blaze destroyed Old Montreal building, fire officials say

MONTREAL — Fire officials now say at least seven people are missing after a blaze destroyed a building in Montreal's historic district Thursday.
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Slain officers' families will get $100,000 from Heroes' Fund, Alberta premier says

Slain officers' families will get $100,000 from Heroes' Fund, Alberta premier says

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the families of two Edmonton police officers who were fatally shot this week will each receive $100,000 from the province's Heroes' Fund.
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Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after earthquake

Canada to accept more Syrian, Turkish residents after earthquake

TORONTO — Canada will make it easier for temporary residents from Turkey and Syria to extend their stay in the country and will prioritize the visa applications of people from these two countries, Immigration Minister Sean Fraser said on Saturday.
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Google says it will volunteer its top execs to testify at parliamentary committee

Google says it will volunteer its top execs to testify at parliamentary committee

OTTAWA — Google said it will volunteer some of its top executives to testify at a parliamentary committee that is studying the actions of the Silicon Valley giant after it ran a five-week test that blocked news links to some of its Canadian users.
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19-year-old charged with three counts of second-degree murder in Montreal stabbing

19-year-old charged with three counts of second-degree murder in Montreal stabbing

MONTREAL — The 19-year-old arrested Friday after three people were found stabbed to death in Montreal's Rosemont neighbourhood is facing three counts of second-degree murder. Arthur Galarneau appeared Saturday before the Court of Quebec.
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A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

A look at police officers recently killed on the job across Canada

Edmonton police say two patrol officers have been killed while responding to a call. Six other police officers have been killed in Canada since September 2022. Here's a look at their cases and who they were: Const.
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Range of emotions for residents facing relocation over smelter in Rouyn-Noranda

Range of emotions for residents facing relocation over smelter in Rouyn-Noranda

ROUYN-NORANDA, Que. — An announcement this week that some 200 families would be relocated from a Rouyn-Noranda neighbourhood contaminated by smelter pollution was met with anxiety and concern for those who will be moved out.
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Critics allege group funded by Quebec government spreading transphobic views

Critics allege group funded by Quebec government spreading transphobic views

MONTREAL — The Quebec government came under fire this week for funding a women's group that is alleged to have spread transphobic views and targeted trans activists online.
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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

Gov. Gen. Mary Simon champions Indigenous diplomacy, seeks new ties abroad

OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon is using her role to help build ties between Indigenous people across the globe — an effort experts say is leveraging a colonial institution to advance reconciliation abroad and bolster centuries of collaboration.
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