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Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

Health Canada says synthetic red food dye banned by FDA poses no human risk in Canada

TORONTO — A synthetic dye newly banned from the U.S. food supply will remain available in Canada, where the federal regulator has deemed it is not a health risk to the general population. With the latest decision by the U.S.
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FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

FDA OKs sales of Zyn nicotine pouches, citing health benefits for adult smokers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials on Thursday backed the public health benefits of nicotine pouches, authorizing Philip Morris International’s Zyn to help adult smokers cut back or quit cigarettes.
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Competition Bureau reaches deal with Empire to end property control in Alberta town

Competition Bureau reaches deal with Empire to end property control in Alberta town

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau has reached a deal with Empire Co. Ltd. to remove a property control that the regulator says restricted grocery store competition in Crowsnest Pass, Alta.
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UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant

UnitedHealth tops profit forecasts but medical costs linger for health care giant

UnitedHealth posted a better-than-expected profit in the final quarter of 2024, but a nagging rise in medical costs and care utilization surprised Wall Street.
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Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson is making a case to American legislators for a Canada-U.S.
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Premiers urge unity in face of U.S. tariff threats, Alberta demands energy exemption

Premiers urge unity in face of U.S. tariff threats, Alberta demands energy exemption

OTTAWA — The country's premiers emerged from a key meeting about Canada-U.S.
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CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023

CMHC says total housing starts in 2024 up 2% from 2023

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the total number of housing starts in 2024 rose two per cent compared with 2023, helped by increased starts in Alberta, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.
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Online wills are convenient and cheaper but come with potential pitfalls

Online wills are convenient and cheaper but come with potential pitfalls

When Erin Bury and her husband decided to set up their wills in their early 30s, their only option was to visit a lawyer. They knew there had to be an easier way.
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Jim Balsillie gives $10M to new policy organization The Canadian Shield Institute

Jim Balsillie gives $10M to new policy organization The Canadian Shield Institute

Former BlackBerry Ltd. chief executive Jim Balsillie has donated $10 million to form a new policy organization meant to boost Canada's prosperity and resilience.
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Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

Many Americans doubt Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about his ability to bring down costs.
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