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London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'

London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'

LONDON (AP) — Freddie Mercury ’s sanctuary in London, where he lived the last decade of his life, is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century — minus his “exquisite clutter.
Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

Bill to ban replacement workers among those held up by Manitoba Opposition delays

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government's legislative agenda, including efforts to ban replacement workers and make it easier to join a union, was pushed back Monday by the Opposition Progressive Conservatives, who stalled proceedings in the chamber.
Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

Canadian Jeff Gustafson ready to defend $1-million Bassmaster Classic title

The odds don't favour Canadian Jeff Gustafson successfully defending his US$1-million Bassmaster Classic title. The Kenora, Ont.
Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Book Review: 'Newshawks in Berlin' illustrates tough choices news organizations face in wartime

Journalism is often referred to as the first draft of history, especially when covering war and international conflicts.
A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message

LONDON (AP) — A new Banksy mural drew crowds to a London street on Monday, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed that the work was his.
Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

Movie armorer challenges conviction in fatal shooting of cinematographer by Alec Baldwin

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A movie set armorer is challenging her conviction on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer by Alec Baldwin on the set of the Western film “Rust,” court records released Monday show.
Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers

Feds announce air accessibility summit to confront 'unacceptable' barriers

OTTAWA — The federal government says it will host a summit on air accessibility in May amid what it calls "completely unacceptable" barriers to Canadians living with disabilities.
Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar

Payment tech firm Nuvei forms special committee to evaluate proposals, shares soar

MONTREAL — Shares of Nuvei Corp. rose nearly 32 per cent after it said it has formed a special committee to evaluate expressions of interest from potential buyers. Shares in the Montreal-based payment technology firm rose $9.38 to end the day at $31.
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

NEW YORK (AP) — R.
S&P/TSX composite slips lower Monday, U.S. stock markets trade higher

S&P/TSX composite slips lower Monday, U.S. stock markets trade higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index crept lower on Monday even as the price of oil rose, while U.S. markets were led higher by the Nasdaq as investors anticipate an upcoming interest rate decision by the central bank.