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'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

'A great idea': How office conversions could resurrect Calgary's ailing downtown

CALGARY — Four years ago, Maxim Olshevsky abandoned his business for a new opportunity.
Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Elbows may be up, but Ontario's tourism industry is 'arms open' amid a welcome boost

Tourism operators in Ontario's hot spots have been bracing for the fallout of U.S.-Canada tensions, but instead are seeing an uptick in demand that some attribute to Canadian staycationers.
Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Port of Churchill sees renewed interest as Canada looks to diversify trade routes

Manitoba may be smack dab in the middle of the country, but its premier wishes to remind Canadians it's a maritime province.
Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

Myanmar quake death toll rises to 1,644 as resistance movement announces partial ceasefire

BANGKOK (AP) — A unilateral partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts was announced on Saturday by Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military.
Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership.
Sewage leaks into Calgary's Bow River; mayor says city's water is still safe to drink

Sewage leaks into Calgary's Bow River; mayor says city's water is still safe to drink

CALGARY — Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is reassuring residents of the city that their water is safe to drink after announcing a sewage pipe underneath the Bow River had to be shut down due to a leak.
Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

Manitoba electricity rates could rise 10.9 per cent over three years

WINNIPEG — Manitoba residents could see their electricity rates rise by 3.5 per cent in each of the next three years if an application by Manitoba Hydro is approved.
Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

Already hit by China, Nova Scotia's seafood sector braces for U.S. tariffs next week

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s lucrative seafood industry is bracing for market upheaval as it deals with the effects of tariffs imposed by China and awaits an identical 25 per cent duty from the United States.
Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

Canada among Trump's ‘friendly’ countries — for now — as next tariff deadline looms

MONTREAL — Uncertainty reigns ahead of a looming U.S.
Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

Trump commutes the sentence of Ozy Media co-founder Carlos Watson

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.
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