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Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix for milk allergy risk

Quaker Oats recalls 10,000 boxes of Pearl Milling Company pancake mix for milk allergy risk

The Quaker Oats Co. has recalled 10,000 boxes of pancake mix because it contains milk not declared on the label and could pose a risk of potentially dangerous allergic reactions.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.
Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love.
'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

'SNL' at 50: BNL's Ed Robertson recalls meeting superfans Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

As “Saturday Night Live” marks its 50th anniversary, The Canadian Press looks back on some of the sketch comedy show’s most notable Canadian musical performances.
Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $396M Q4 profit, up from $381M a year earlier

Electric and gas utility Fortis reports $396M Q4 profit, up from $381M a year earlier

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Fortis Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit of $396 million, up from $381 million a year ago. The electric and gas utility says the profit amounted to 79 cents per share for the quarter ended Dec.
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government's payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provide
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to federal government's payment system

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Treasury Department's Office of Inspector General on Friday said it was launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government's payment system, after Democratic senators raised red flags about the access provide
‘Tournament of Champions’ has elevated women chefs. Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

‘Tournament of Champions’ has elevated women chefs. Here’s what winners say is a key ingredient

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Maneet Chauhan delicately sprinkled saffron onto her gushtaba goat meatballs as the live audience began the final countdown.
'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches and reflect on show's legacy

'Saturday Night Live' stars name their favorite sketches and reflect on show's legacy

NEW YORK (AP) — Legions of comedic talent have paraded through NBC's Studio 8H, whether as cast members, writers or hosts of “Saturday Night Live.
GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

GST break brought a lot of work but little — if any — gains for businesses

TORONTO — About two months after the federal government temporarily knocked the GST off a holiday-centric array of goods, Dave Doyon says he considers the move “a gift” even though a hoped-for flurry of sales never fully materialized.