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Anuja Varghese wins Governor General's literary award for fiction

Anuja Varghese wins Governor General's literary award for fiction

TORONTO — Anuja Varghese's debut short story collection has won the Governor General's Literary Award for fiction, an honour she's calling a triumph for LGBTQ+ and racialized books during a time when literature from marginalized writers is being cens
Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

Young Canadians in search of first-ever win at FIFA U-17 World Cup in Indonesia

In its eighth trip to the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Canada is still looking for its first win.

Biello names roster for high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League series against Jamaica

Tajon Buchanan, Lucas Cavallini and Mark-Anthony Kaye return to the fold for Canada's high-stakes CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal series against Jamaica later this month.
Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

Four Nova Scotians awarded province's highest award for bravery

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.
Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz wins National Business Book Award

Former Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz wins National Business Book Award

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.
BoC's governing council split on whether interest rates need to rise further

BoC's governing council split on whether interest rates need to rise further

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.
Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

Ontario to boost compensation for injured workers by 'super indexing' benefits

WELLAND, Ont. — Ontario is planning on boosting benefits for injured workers and improving cancer coverage for firefighters under legislation set to be introduced soon.
Indigo launches transformation plan in hopes of returning retailer to profitability

Indigo launches transformation plan in hopes of returning retailer to profitability

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.
Newfoundland oil platform employer loses fight to fire employee for using CBD oil

Newfoundland oil platform employer loses fight to fire employee for using CBD oil

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.
Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad

Quarterback Kelly one of eight Argos named to CFL all-star squad

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.
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