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In stressful times, our anxiety can rub off on pets. Causes and cures for pet anxiety

In stressful times, our anxiety can rub off on pets. Causes and cures for pet anxiety

In this age of heightened anxiety , many of us turn to our pets for emotional support.
Fans of Irish band Kneecap surround a London court as rapper Mo Chara faces a terror-related charge

Fans of Irish band Kneecap surround a London court as rapper Mo Chara faces a terror-related charge

LONDON (AP) — Fans of the Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap mobbed sidewalks outside a London court Wednesday as a member of the trio faced a terror-related charge in what he says is a politically motivated effort to silence the band’s support for
Edmunds: Best SUVs for under $30,000 ranked

Edmunds: Best SUVs for under $30,000 ranked

Just about every automaker these days offers an entry-level SUV. Though they are smaller than the most popular SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4, their appeal is obvious. They are affordable, good on gas, and are easy to drive and park.
Humble fish stew showcases the underappreciated cuisine of Spain’s Balearic islands

Humble fish stew showcases the underappreciated cuisine of Spain’s Balearic islands

In the shadow of an imposing stone bell tower, market stalls fan out by the dozens from the central plaza of Sineu, Mallorca.
Heavy workloads, high stress, low wages driving PSWs out of profession, report says

Heavy workloads, high stress, low wages driving PSWs out of profession, report says

TORONTO — Five years ago, Nilmini Senewiratne was only getting part-time hours, no benefits and had to rush from client to client in her job as a personal support worker.
Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup

Francesco Risso leaves Marni after a decade as creative director in another fashion world shakeup

MILAN (AP) — Francesco Risso is stepping down as Marni creative director after a decade, the OTB Group announced Tuesday, marking yet another high-level creative shift in the fashion world.
Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

Construction sector ramping up tech investments to address labour gap: KPMG survey

TORONTO — A new survey says most Canadian construction companies are still coping with a shortage of skilled labour, however their productivity and efficiency has improved in recent years as a result of investments in technology.
Retailers are in trouble and there's more to come: insolvency, restructuring experts

Retailers are in trouble and there's more to come: insolvency, restructuring experts

The fall of Hudson's Bay and Saks Fifth Avenue Canada may give the impression that one of the hottest trends this year is the distressed look, but retail and insolvency experts say the company's demise is part of a now-annual pitter-patter they expec
Leslie Jamison wins Writers' Trust award for international non-fiction author

Leslie Jamison wins Writers' Trust award for international non-fiction author

American author and essayist Leslie Jamison has won this year's $75,000 Weston International Award. The prize, presented by the Writers' Trust of Canada, recognizes the career achievement of a non-fiction writer from outside of Canada.
Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming

Berliners jump into the Spree River to show it's clean enough for swimming

BERLIN (AP) — A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted it could make people sick, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water.
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