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Nova Scotia hiring more examiners in push to cut wait times for driving tests

Nova Scotia hiring more examiners in push to cut wait times for driving tests

HALIFAX — The Nova Scotia government is aiming to cut wait times for driving tests by spending $2.3 million to hire more examiners.
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Black bean dip recalled over possible Listeria, joins Mexican-style corn salad recall

Black bean dip recalled over possible Listeria, joins Mexican-style corn salad recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Rojo's brand Black Bean 6 Layer dip due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall notice says the dips were sold in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Toronto Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez

Toronto Blue Jays agree to five-year deal with Cuban pitcher Yariel Rodriguez

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays added some depth to their pitching staff Friday, agreeing to a US$32-million, five-year contract with Cuban right-hander Yariel Rodriguez.
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Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $216.8M Q3 net loss

Cannabis company Canopy Growth reports $216.8M Q3 net loss

SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — Canopy Growth Corp. reported a net loss of $216.8 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $264.4 million a year earlier. The cannabis company says the loss amounted to $2.
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Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC

Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx joins NWSL expansion team Bay FC

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Bay FC has acquired Canadian goalkeeper Lysianne Proulx in a deal with Australia's Melbourne City FC. The expansion NWSL team said the 24-year-old from Boucherville, Que.
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Mark Messier impressed by Oilers' rebound following disastrous start

Mark Messier impressed by Oilers' rebound following disastrous start

Mark Messier owns six Stanley Cup rings. He's also been on teams where the next victory feels like it might never arrive. That's exactly where the Edmonton Oilers were at a month into the NHL season.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city

OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 5.7 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also released seasonally adjusted, three-month moving average unemployment rates for major cities.
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Here's a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by province

OTTAWA — Canada's national unemployment rate was 5.7 per cent in January. Here are the jobless rates last month by province (numbers from the previous month in brackets): _ Newfoundland and Labrador 10.2 per cent (10.5) _ Prince Edward Island 7.
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National employment numbers for January from Statistics Canada, at a glance

OTTAWA — A quick look at Canada's January employment (numbers from the previous month in brackets): Unemployment rate: 5.7 per cent (5.8) Employment rate: 61.6 per cent (61.7) Participation rate: 65.3 per cent (65.
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Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl

Canadian brands hope to score with Taylor Swift fans during Super Bowl

TORONTO — Most Canadian companies locked in their Super Bowl ad space long before anyone knew the Kansas City Chiefs would make it to the final match, but experts say many of those brands will be looking to score big with the audience drawn in by the
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