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Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

TORONTO — Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron is suing Rogers Communications Inc. for $91 million over an alleged breach of contract related to the sale of Freedom Mobile two years ago.
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House GOP approves framework for Trump's big bill after intense wrangling wins over GOP holdouts

House GOP approves framework for Trump's big bill after intense wrangling wins over GOP holdouts

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework on Thursday, a political turnaround after Speaker Mike Johnson worked into the night to satisfy GOP holdouts who had refused to advance trillions of dollars in tax breaks wi
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Cabot Creamery butter recalled over fecal bacteria contamination

Cabot Creamery butter recalled over fecal bacteria contamination

A Vermont firm has recalled more than 1,700 pounds of butter because it may be contaminated with coliform, a type of bacteria found in fecal matter. Agri-Mark Inc.
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Wall Street drops 3% despite encouraging inflation data as Trump's trade war still weighs

Wall Street drops 3% despite encouraging inflation data as Trump's trade war still weighs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks on Thursday are giving back a chunk of their historic gains from the day before as Wall Street weighs a global trade war that has cooled in temperature but is still threatening the economy . The S&P 500 was down 3.
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Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee

Cannes Film Festival sets lineup with Ari Aster, Wes Anderson and, yes, Spike Lee

PARIS (AP) — New films from Wes Anderson , Ari Aster , and Richard Linklater will compete for the Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival , organizers announced Thursday.
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Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

Inflation fell last month as gas prices dropped sharply, a sign prices cooled before tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation declined last month as the cost of gas, airline fares, and hotel rooms fell, a sign that price growth was cooling even as President Donald Trump ramped up his tariff threats . Consumer prices rose just 2.
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Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones

Remember public phones? The Masters still offers old-school devices as alternative to cellphones

AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Attending the Masters for the first time was a new experience for Thomas Abraham, and it wasn't just about the golf. The 16-year-old from Houston had the rare opportunity to use a public telephone for the first time.
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Statistics Canada data shows drop in Canadians making return trips from U.S.

Statistics Canada data shows drop in Canadians making return trips from U.S.

OTTAWA — New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year, with a sharp decline in trips by car. Statistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from the U.S.
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White House Christmas ornament honors 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners

White House Christmas ornament honors 150 years of culinary diplomacy practiced at state dinners

WASHINGTON (AP) — The art of culinary diplomacy, practiced by presidents at White House state dinners for more than 150 years, is the theme of this year's official White House Christmas ornament.
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Can't pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don't panic, experts say

Can't pay your tax bill? File your return on time and don't panic, experts say

OTTAWA — For many Canadians, filing their taxes often means a refund, but for some, tax time can mean a bill that's unexpected or more than anticipated. If that's you and you don't have the cash on hand to pay the bill, tax experts say not to panic.
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