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Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario eyes large, new nuclear plant near Port Hope

Ontario is taking some preliminary steps toward potentially building a new nuclear generating station near Port Hope, Ont.
Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan

Architects are bringing nature home by making trees part of the plan

By now, you may be familiar with biophilic design — it’s the idea of integrating nature into design to enhance our connection to the environment. Sustainability, wellness and harmony are usually part of the deal.
New Brunswick's Irving Oil to remain privately held company: strategic review

New Brunswick's Irving Oil to remain privately held company: strategic review

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick-based Irving Oil has confirmed that the century-old company will remain privately held, after completing a strategic review that started in June 2023.
Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about telecom providers hit record levels last year: watchdog report

Complaints about phone, internet and television services jumped 38 per cent in the 2023-24 reporting year, says the watchdog that handles grievances about Canadian telecommunications providers.
FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods

U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

'Conclave' leads race for British BAFTA awards, one more than 'Emilia Perez'

LONDON (AP) — Papal thriller “ Conclave ,” which stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal overseeing the election of a new pope, leads the race — just — for the British Academy Film Awards, with nominations in 12 categories, one more than the genre-busting
National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

National home sales finish strong in 2024, as association forecasts rebound this year

The number of homes that changed hands across the country in December was up 19.2 per cent compared with a year earlier, as the Canadian Real Estate Association says a strong fourth quarter bodes well for a rebound in sales in 2025.
Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day

Lady Vols coach Kim Caldwell about to experience another 1st with her baby due any day

Being a private person from a small town, Kim Caldwell keeps her business to herself. That's why she ducked and dodged questions for months about her first pregnancy. Then the woman who announced with a social media post on Sept.
Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after encouraging inflation data and strong bank profits

Stock market today: Wall Street rallies after encouraging inflation data and strong bank profits

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are rallying after financial markets worldwide got a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Strong profit reports from the biggest U.S. banks are also helping send indexes higher.
Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against 'airlines around the world'

Poland's leader accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against 'airlines around the world'

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Wednesday of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included “acts of air terror” against airlines.