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Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products

Conservatives are trying to loosen regulations on natural health products

OTTAWA — A Conservative MP wants Parliament to undo changes made by the Liberals last year that brought natural health products under the same regulations as pharmaceuticals.
Man shooting at a squirrel narrowly missed employee of Ontario township: ministry

Man shooting at a squirrel narrowly missed employee of Ontario township: ministry

The Ontario government says a man has been fined $3,000 after a bullet he fired at a squirrel travelled past his yard and narrowly missed an employee of a Huron County township. The Ministry of Natural Resources says the man from St.
CMHC says risks remain in mortgage market as delinquencies creep up

CMHC says risks remain in mortgage market as delinquencies creep up

OTTAWA — Canada's housing agency says risks remain in the mortgage market as over a million contracts are up for renewal next year while a growing share of new mortgages are being issued by alternative lenders. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.
Canada coach calls in 19 players in advance of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

Canada coach calls in 19 players in advance of CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

TORONTO — Canada coach Jesse Marsch has summoned 19 players, including York United FC teenager Shola Jimoh, to a camp in Toronto ahead of the full men's team getting together for the two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal later this month ag
Brookfield Asset Management reports Q3 profit up from year ago

Brookfield Asset Management reports Q3 profit up from year ago

TORONTO — Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. says it earned a third-quarter profit of US$129 million from its stake in the asset management business it owns with Brookfield Corp.
Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum 'still very much alive' in his hometown

Hope for a Gordon Lightfoot museum 'still very much alive' in his hometown

TORONTO — Gordon Lightfoot’s folk music legacy could still be honoured with a museum in his Ontario hometown. Pam Carter, president of the Mariposa Folk Festival, said local officials in Orillia, Ont.
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.
Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

Taylor Swift shows spark beading bonanza and big sales for crafting retailers

When Taylor Swift swings through Vancouver in December, Mikaela St Louis will be among the pop star's most prepared fans. The long-term care nurse based in Campbell River, B.C.

Purcell opens Canadian Mixed Curling Championship with pair of wins

SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Owen Purcell's team from Nova Scotia opened the Canadian Mixed Curling Championship on Sunday with a pair of impressive wins at the St. Catharines Golf and Country Club.
Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit

Party leaders condemn violence at Hindu temple in Brampton amid India consular visit

OTTAWA — India's high commission in Canada is condemning violence that erupted Sunday as Indian consular officials visited a Hindu temple in the Toronto suburb of Brampton.
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