Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, one of Asia’s richest men, may be facing his biggest challenge yet with an indictment by U.S. prosecutors for alleged fraud and bribery. But it’s unclear just how the case will affect his businesses and own future — as well as the Indian economy and government. …
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Republican senator says he thinks North American trade pact will protect Canada from Trump’s tariffs
As Canadian officials brace for president-elect Donald Trump to impose punishing global tariffs, a Republican senator from Idaho says he thinks the current North American free trade pact will protect Canada from those tariffs. In an interview with CBC’s The House, U.S. Sen. Jim Risch said that “Republicans generally are free …
Read More »Toronto lawyer who stole client money for vacations, handbags and shoes is jailed for contempt
A disgraced real-estate lawyer who this week admitted to pilfering millions in client money to support her and her family’s lavish lifestyle was handcuffed in a Toronto courtroom Friday afternoon and marched out by a constable to serve a 20-day sentence for contempt of court, as her husband and mother …
Read More »Why is inflation heating up at the grocery store again? Blame the loonie – National
A weak Canadian dollar is being blamed as a key culprit behind sticky inflation at the grocery store, a trend one expert says he expects to persist heading into the holidays. While overall inflation has moderated in recent months, settling back at the Bank of Canada’s two per cent target …
Read More »‘Doesn’t feel like home’: Ontario family selling house over new Christmas lights bylaw
A family in Kingsville, Ont., has decided to pull up stakes and move after the city council passed a bylaw that would restrict the family’s Christmas light show. Colten Williams began putting together his Christmas light show a decade ago at the behest of his grandmother, who was inspired by …
Read More »Trudeau attends Taylor Swift concert in Toronto with family
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 23, 2024 8:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is firmly in his Swiftie era. Trudeau attended the Taylor Swift concert in Toronto on Friday, the Eras Tour’s second-last night in the …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets begin six-game road trip with 4-1 win in Pittsburgh – Winnipeg
After a big win against Florida at home, the Winnipeg Jets started their longest road trip of the season with a bang. The Jets improved to 17-3 on the season thanks to a 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins Friday night. The Jets scored just 82 seconds into the game …
Read More »First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 23, 2024 8:42 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country’s first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says …
Read More »Ford government urged to cap donations at $100 after fundraising controversy
After a bruising week for the Ford government and its fundraising targets, with a transportation group apparently buying tickets to a Progressive Conservative event to get the attention of a minister, an advocate is calling for donation limits to be dramatically lowered to avoid future controversy. On Monday, Global News …
Read More »Santa’s helpers in N.S. make sure kids’ letters make it to North Pole despite postal strike – Halifax
Avery’s Farm Market in Beaver Bank, N.S., may not seem geographically close to the North Pole but for the next few weeks, it’s offering a direct link to the big guy in red for local children. The market has invited kids to drop off their letters and wish lists to …
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