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Bell says full internet, mobile service restored after outage in Ontario and Quebec

Bell says full internet, mobile service restored after outage in Ontario and Quebec

Bell says an hours-long outage that affected internet and cellular service for hundreds of thousands of customers across Ontario and Quebec on Wednesday morning was caused by a "technical issue.
Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say

Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say

TORONTO — A major piece of Toronto's climate plan appears to be in the Ontario government's crosshairs, critics warn, as the province advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.
Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

Measles is very contagious. Here's how to avoid it

New Jersey health officials are asking people who went to last week's Shakira concert at MetLife Stadium to monitor for measles symptoms because a person went to see the singer while infectious.
Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

Eby terminates Downtown Eastside consultancy contract that came under fire

British Columbia Premier David Eby has terminated a consultancy contract to improve conditions in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside that came under fire from critics, who called it a political favour that lacked transparency.
Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

Springsteen doubles down on political criticism with a digital EP that includes anti-Trump comments

There's no retreat or surrender from Bruce Springsteen — or from President Donald Trump, for that matter.
How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortunetelling? A new survey has answers

How many Americans believe in astrology and rely on fortunetelling? A new survey has answers

NEW YORK (AP) — A lot of American adults — about 3 in 10 — make use of astrology, tarot cards or fortunetellers at least once a year. But only a small fraction of them rely on what they learn from these practices to make major decisions.
Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds' production house

Docuseries on Edmonton Oilers dynasty coming from Ryan Reynolds' production house

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers' NHL reign in the 1980s will be the subject of a new docuseries from Ryan Reynolds' production house Maximum Effort.
Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection

Indian author Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection

LONDON (AP) — Indian author Banu Mushtaq and translator Deepa Bhasthi won the International Booker Prize for fiction Tuesday for “Heart Lamp,” a collection of 12 short stories written over a period of more than 30 years and which chronicle the everyd
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025

Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025

NEW YORK (AP) — Target’s challenge to revive sales and its status as a cheap chic retailer just got more complicated.
Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

Hydrate. Make lists. Leave yourself time. And other tips for reducing holiday travel stress

There is plenty you can do ahead of time to make for a happier and less-stressful holiday journey.