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Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

Large fire consumes Surrey, B.C., e-bike store, requires 36 firefighters

SURREY — Dozens of firefighters in Surrey, B.C., spent hours fighting a large blaze at a store selling e-bikes, where smoke was so thick that crews had to battle the flames from outside.
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Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

Interest in ‘elbows up’ merchandise waning ahead of Canada Day, businesses say

When Rachael Coe decided to launch an “elbows up” merchandise line at her store in Yarmouth, N.S., in March, she said it was an immediate bestseller. Within a week, Coe said her Timeless Memories shop had already made 400 sales.
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'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

'F1' opens with $55 million, delivering Apple its biggest big-screen hit

NEW YORK (AP) — Apple has its first box-office hit. “F1 The Movie” debuted with $55.
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend

Beyoncé and Jay-Z become the main event as Paris crowns celebrity the world’s hottest trend

PARIS (AP) — If any force dominated the global fashion industry this season — eclipsing fabric, form and even the wildest silhouettes — it was the spectacle of celebrity.
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Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

A lawsuit filed in a California court recently alleges Costco sells dupes of Lululemon's Scuba hoodies and sweatshirts, Define jackets and ABC pants.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Canada Day It is a start-and-stop week for Canadian business with the Canada Day holiday landing on a Tuesday this year.
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'

Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'

A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born superstar.
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Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

Black Canadians have highest avoidable hospitalization rates: StatCan data

StatCan’s report doesn’t provide the specific reasons for hospitalizations, but a member of the senior leadership team at Women's College Hospital in Toronto says Black populations are disproportionately affected by chronic illnesses.
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Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote

Senate Republicans advance Trump's tax and spending cuts bill after dramatic late-night vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voting in a dramatic late Saturday session narrowly cleared a key procedural step as they race to advance President Donald Trump's package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July F
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‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy in Venice

‘Kisses yes, Bezos No,’ protesters say, as Bezos wedding bonanza stirs controversy in Venice

VENICE, Italy (AP) — Hundreds of protesters marched through Venice's central streets on Saturday to say “No” to billionaire Jeff Bezos , his bride and their much-awaited wedding extravaganza , which reached its third and final day amid celebrity-crow
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