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B.C.'s move to provide free prescription contraception spurs push for national access

B.C.'s move to provide free prescription contraception spurs push for national access

Proponents of British Columbia's move to provide free prescription contraception say the policy could spur other provinces to follow suit but a national plan would best serve people's reproductive needs and slash health-care costs overall.
Stocks dip as Wall Street braces for higher interest rates

Stocks dip as Wall Street braces for higher interest rates

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dipped as Wall Street braced for interest rates to stay higher for longer with inflation remaining stubbornly sticky. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Wednesday.
Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in further royal rift

Harry, Meghan asked to leave UK home in further royal rift

LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have been asked to vacate their home in Britain, suggesting a further fraying of ties with the royal family amid preparations for the coronation of his father, King Charles III.
National Bank reports $881M Q1 profit, down from $930M a year earlier

National Bank reports $881M Q1 profit, down from $930M a year earlier

MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada said Wednesday that it would take a cautious approach to growth as it reported first quarter profits that were down as provisions for credit losses ticked up.
Oil and gas investment in Canada to hit $40 billion in 2023, industry group says

Oil and gas investment in Canada to hit $40 billion in 2023, industry group says

CALGARY — Investment in oil and gas production in Canada will jump by 11 per cent to hit $40 billion in 2023, the country's largest fossil fuel industry group said Wednesday.
TD takeover of First Horizon in doubt as it looks to extend close again

TD takeover of First Horizon in doubt as it looks to extend close again

TORONTO — TD Bank Group's US$13.4-billion takeover of First Horizon is in doubt as it looks to further extend the closing date of the deal.
Chasing Horse pleads not guilty in Nevada sex abuse case

Chasing Horse pleads not guilty in Nevada sex abuse case

LAS VEGAS (AP) — A former “Dances With Wolves" actor pleaded not guilty Wednesday to state charges that he sexually abused Indigenous women and girls for a decade in Nevada.
Calgary housing inventory sinks to 2006 levels, sales almost halved: Alberta board

Calgary housing inventory sinks to 2006 levels, sales almost halved: Alberta board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says last month's inventory levels were among the lowest the market has seen in February since 2006 as sales were almost halved from a year ago.
Enbridge earmarks $3.3 billion for Gulf Coast storage plant, other projects

Enbridge earmarks $3.3 billion for Gulf Coast storage plant, other projects

CALGARY — A U.S. Gulf Coast gas storage facility and a stake in a company developing fuel from waste food are among a string of new investments announced by Canadian energy giant Enbridge Inc. on Wednesday.
Shopify creates new career tracks with even compensation for managers and 'crafters'

Shopify creates new career tracks with even compensation for managers and 'crafters'

OTTAWA — Shopify Inc. is revamping its staffing and compensation model. The Ottawa-based e-commerce company says staff will now be split into two career tracks: managers and crafters.
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