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Plant-based food brand Yves Veggie Cuisine to be discontinued amid drop in demand

Slowing demand for meat substitutes is putting a Canadian plant-based brand out of business.
Movie Review: In 'The Baltimorons,' emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com

Movie Review: In 'The Baltimorons,' emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com

There are all kinds of movies that are either endangered or practically extinct. The big-studio comedy. The original musical.
'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike

'You can't go to 11': Expert sees 'escalating strategy' in B.C. public service strike

The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job action that began this week is wide, from scientists and social workers to liquor and cannabis distribution and retail staff.
Learn about the 5 people who've pleaded guilty in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

Learn about the 5 people who've pleaded guilty in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Just over a year ago, federal authorities announced that five people had been charged in connection with the ketamine overdose death of Matthew Perry .
Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

In the fitness class Jessie Syfko created for a nationwide gym chain, exercisers wear weighted vests that add a challenge to their workouts.
Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet rallies and pressure eases from the bond market

Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet rallies and pressure eases from the bond market

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street steadied itself after Alphabet and other technology stocks rose. The S&P 500 added 0.5% Wednesday and broke the two-day losing skid it’s been on since setting its latest all-time high.
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu

C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu

NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have its three channels air on YouTube TV and Hulu's live television feed, ending a dispute that had led to a revenue squeeze for the public affairs network in the cord-cutting era.
Bank CEOs focus on returns as trade uncertainty overhang persists

Bank CEOs focus on returns as trade uncertainty overhang persists

TORONTO — Canada's big banks did better than expected in third-quarter results last week, but their CEOs say trade uncertainty is still an overhang that will take some time to shake.
Fishery officers in Nova Scotia seize more than 1,000 lobster traps, make arrests

Fishery officers in Nova Scotia seize more than 1,000 lobster traps, make arrests

HALIFAX — Federal officials say fishery officers have seized more than 1,000 lobster traps off southwestern Nova Scotia since June 1 as part of a crackdown on unauthorized harvesting and illegal sales.
Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun

Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun

MONTRÉAL — The former right-hand man of Premier François Legault has denied being informed in September 2022 that the online platform for the auto insurance board was more than $200 million over budget.
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