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More than 34,000 customers remain powerless after spring storm tears through Ontario

More than 34,000 customers remain powerless after spring storm tears through Ontario

Just over 35,000 customers still don't have power back in Ontario more than a week after a storm tore through the central and eastern parts of the province. Among the hardest hit communities were those surrounding Peterborough and Orillia.
China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

China says it will 'fight to the end' after Trump threatens to impose still more tariffs

The Chinese Commerce Ministry said the U.S.'s imposition of “so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ ” on China is “completely groundless and is a typical unilateral bullying practice.”
Gray divorce: 10 financial and tax issues you must know after 50

Gray divorce: 10 financial and tax issues you must know after 50

Beyond the emotional strain of a “gray divorce,” managing your finances is critical. The first step is hiring an experienced divorce attorney.
Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

Sticking with a retirement investing plan during times of volatility

While it can be worrisome to see markets drop around 10 per cent in a matter of days, experts emphasize the importance of not making any rash moves.
It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus

It’s springtime in Germany and people are obsessing about white asparagus

The only thing Germans can agree on when it comes to their favourite veggie is that green asparagus comes nowhere close to its white companion and may as well be snubbed or ignored.
In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community together

In 50-plus years at a cliffside Greek island monastery, one monk keeps faith and community together

AMORGOS, Greece (AP) — For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that’s little changed since its founding more than a millennium ago.
Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

Clem Burke, multifaceted drummer of iconic rock group Blondie, has died

Clem Burke, whose versatile drumming propelled the iconic rock group Blondie during its decades performing everything from new-wave punk to disco-infused tunes, has died. He was 70.
Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros honored by Authors Guild

Robert Caro, Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros honored by Authors Guild

NEW YORK (AP) — Robert Caro , Salman Rushdie and Sandra Cisneros were honored Monday night at an Authors Guild dinner gala that celebrated the written word and its vital role in the preservation of democracy.
Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

Trump says the US will hold direct talks with Iran; Tehran says they'll be indirect negotiations

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S.
Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal

Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of state-run experiment to make sales legal

BEMMEL, Netherlands (AP) — The Netherlands expanded a government-run initiative on Monday allowing legal cannabis sales.
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