Indigenous

HALIFAX — Talbot Boyer had seen a lot during his four years as a Halifax transit bus driver, but nothing like the life-threatening scene he encountered on a downtown street early on Jan. 29, 2021.

TORONTO — Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz has won the National Business Book Award this year. Poloz was nominated for a book called "The Next Age of Uncertainty: How the World Can Adapt to a Riskier Future.

OTTAWA — Further interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are very much still on the table as its governing council remains split on whether rates may need to rise further.

WELLAND, Ont. — Ontario is planning on boosting benefits for injured workers and improving cancer coverage for firefighters under legislation set to be introduced soon.

TORONTO — Following a number of executive changes and a massive cyberattack that downed its systems, Indigo Books and Music Inc. says it's embarking on a transformation plan.

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The group representing companies operating on the Hibernia oil platform off the coast of Newfoundland has lost its court battle to fire an employee for using oil made from cannabidiol, a compound found in marijuana.

TORONTO — The post-season honours continue for Toronto Argonauts quarterback Chad Kelly. Kelly, recently named the East Division's outstanding player nominee, earned a spot on the CFL all-star team Wednesday.

Canada opens play at the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia on Friday. A look at the youth soccer showcase, set to kick off for the 19th time: — Both Brazil and the U.S. are competing in their 18th U-17 World Cup.

REGINA — Police are investigating after the economic development agency responsible for Saskatchewan’s creative industries was defrauded of more than $331,000.

CALGARY — With its Coastal GasLink pipeline project completed, TC Energy Corp. said its goal for the next few years will be to live within its means and control its capital expenditures.