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Big streamers tell CRTC they should have more flexibility than broadcasters on CanCon

Big streamers tell CRTC they should have more flexibility than broadcasters on CanCon

OTTAWA — A group representing big foreign streamers told a CRTC hearing Friday that those companies shouldn't be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it comes to Canadian content.
Kazuo Ishiguro: 'When you go from book to film, that’s a fireside moment'

Kazuo Ishiguro: 'When you go from book to film, that’s a fireside moment'

CANNES, France (AP) — Kazuo Ishiguro 's mother was in Nagasaki when the atomic bomb was dropped.
Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass

Carney wheels up to Rome ahead of Pope's inaugural mass

The inaugural mass, which serves as a swearing-in of sorts for a new pope, is drawing many international leaders.
Book Review: Allison Larkin's latest is a heartfelt story of small-town America, set in her hometown

Book Review: Allison Larkin's latest is a heartfelt story of small-town America, set in her hometown

A heartfelt presentation of small-town American life and the joys and struggles that go with it, “Home of the American Circus” centers on Freya who, at 30, must move back home and deal with the house her parents left her.
Canada Post report puts union in tight spot, experts say

Canada Post report puts union in tight spot, experts say

OTTAWA — A consequential report on Canada Post largely backs the Crown corporation's story about its flagging business, experts say, and bodes poorly for the union attempting to negotiate a better deal for the postal service's workers.
Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

Opposition slams Liberals for having no plans to table budget soon

OTTAWA — Opposition parties attacked Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday for being vague about his plans after his government said it would not table a federal budget before the House of Commons rises for the summer.
Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures

Amazon, worker union before Quebec labour tribunal over warehouse closures

MONTREAL — A Quebec labour tribunal has begun hearing a case against Amazon over the e-commerce giant's closure in January of seven warehouses in the province.
The Latest: Singer Dawn Richard takes the stand

The Latest: Singer Dawn Richard takes the stand

NEW YORK (AP) — Singer Dawn Richard took the witness stand late Friday afternoon after R&B singer Cassie testified for a fourth day in Sean “Diddy” Combs ’ sex trafficking trial.
U.S. trade disruption is 'messy' but the turbulence will pass: Nikki Haley

U.S. trade disruption is 'messy' but the turbulence will pass: Nikki Haley

OTTAWA — Canada and other countries should not give up on doing business with the United States, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley said Friday at the B7 summit conference in Ottawa. Haley, U.S.
Consortium of Quebec investors to purchase Lion Electric

Consortium of Quebec investors to purchase Lion Electric

MONTREAL — A group of Quebec investors has reached a deal to acquire and relaunch Lion Electric, offering a second chance to the struggling vehicle-maker. The St-Jérôme, Que.