Indigenous

TORONTO — A new TransUnion report shows a consistent rise in borrowing among Canadians in the second quarter as they contend with the higher cost of living.

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes have signed defensive lineman Vincent Desjardins and defensive back Daniel Valente, the team announced on Tuesday. In a corresponding move, Montreal released Canadian wide receiver Hergy Mayala.

TORONTO — Some Canadians may be overestimating their ability to manage their finances and pay off their debt, a survey by Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada shows.

HALIFAX — Public health officials in Nova Scotia say a legionella outbreak in the New Glasgow area is considered over. The outbreak of the bacteria that causes legionnaires' disease had been monitored by Public Health since early July.

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia RCMP say no human remains were found during a recent search for an Acadia University student who has been missing for more than 30 years. Kenley Matheson was last seen walking on a street in Wolfville, N.S., on Sept.

LUNENBURG, N.S. — High Liner Foods Inc. says chief executive Rod Hepponstall is stepping down. The company says its board has accepted Hepponstall's resignation, effective on or before Jan. 2, 2024.

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australian Prime Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday he expects public support for creating a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament will grow after he focuses the nation’s minds on the issue by setting a date for Australia’

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YELLOWKNIFE — Fire-weary Northwest Territories is preparing for tens of thousands of people to return home after a much-needed win in the battle against a blaze that was threatening Yellowknife.

VANCOUVER — What's the secret of a lush-looking lawn in Metro Vancouver, where watering is banned amid a brutal drought? It might not be surreptitious sprinkling. Instead, it might be paint.