Skip to content

The Mix

Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?

Wildfires in 2023 drove Canada's air pollution. How could it affect life expectancy?

Some of Canada's hard-hit wildfire regions rivalled some of the world's most polluted places in 2023, a new report says.
Stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

Stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

Stocks moved further into record territory on Wall Street. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Thursday, its second record in a row. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.2%, eking out an all-time high of its own. The Nasdaq composite added 0.5%.
Bank bosses strike cautious tone on earnings calls as trade uncertainty lingers

Bank bosses strike cautious tone on earnings calls as trade uncertainty lingers

The tone was more cautious than doom-and-gloom this week as executives at Canada's big six banks released third-quarter results and discussed how geopolitical unrest and trade turmoil is likely to continue clouding the picture in the months ahead.
As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada

As sub competition heats up, TKMS and Germany making moves in Canada

OTTAWA — Representatives from the German government and submarine builder ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems insist there's no question they can meet Canada's tight delivery deadline for getting its first new submarine by 2035.
Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here's what to know about the show

Doja Cat, Post Malone and Tate McRae will perform at MTV VMAs. Here's what to know about the show

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pop singers Conan Gray and Tate McRae will each make their performance debut on the MTV Video Music Awards stage next month, the VMAs announced Tuesday.
Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since January

Salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 95 people since January

At least 95 people in more than a dozen states have been sickened since January in an outbreak of salmonella poisoning tied to recalled eggs, federal health officials said Thursday.
One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

One Tech Tip: This summer, don't let your phone overheat

LONDON (AP) — The summer holidays are here and many of us will heading off on trips to hot and sunny destinations, and bringing our electronic devices along. But don't forget that phones, tablets and other electronics are vulnerable to extreme heat.
TD Bank posts Q3 profit as it continues recovery from anti-money laundering charges

TD Bank posts Q3 profit as it continues recovery from anti-money laundering charges

TORONTO — TD Bank Group swung to a profit in its latest quarter compared to last year as it continues to restructure and recover from anti-money laundering failures. "This quarter, we made significant progress on our U.S. balance sheet restructuring.
Music Review: Hayley Williams' fierce 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' is her best solo work

Music Review: Hayley Williams' fierce 'Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party' is her best solo work

“Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party" is the Hayley Williams album listeners have been waiting for — whether they realize it or not.
Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

Spirits maker Diageo to close Amherstburg, Ont., bottling facility next year

LONDON — Spirits maker Diageo will cease operations at its bottling facility in Amherstburg, Ont., early next year, as it shifts some bottling volume to the U.S., the company announced on Thursday.