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No-camping signs put up near Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill

No-camping signs put up near Terry Fox statue across from Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — It is not an obvious place to pitch a tent in Ottawa, on a concrete plaza opposite Parliament Hill.
How the Federal Reserve's rate hikes affect your finances

How the Federal Reserve's rate hikes affect your finances

WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher mortgage rates have sent home sales tumbling . Credit card rates have grown more burdensome, and so have auto loans. Savers are finally receiving yields that are actually visible, while crypto assets are reeling.
Anthony Fauci's life, work during COVID are PBS film's focus

Anthony Fauci's life, work during COVID are PBS film's focus

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci and his tumultuous experience during the COVID-19 pandemic are the focus of a PBS “American Masters” documentary.
Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

Shawn Mendes cancels world tour to prioritize his health

Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on the rest of his world tour, cancelling dates in North America and Europe so he can focus on his mental health.
Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo returning with online, cable shows

Ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo returning with online, cable shows

NEW YORK (AP) — Seven months after being fired by CNN , Chris Cuomo is emerging publicly with a new podcast and plans to host a prime-time television show again starting this fall on NewsNation.
Inflation hits NYC's bodega favorite: Bacon, egg and cheese

Inflation hits NYC's bodega favorite: Bacon, egg and cheese

NEW YORK (AP) — Ah, the bacon, egg and cheese. The classic bodega breakfast sandwich is a staple in many a New Yorker's diet. It's easy to make, easy to eat on the go and cheap — although not as cheap as it used to be.
Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

Bacteria that causes rare tropical disease found in US soil

NEW YORK (AP) — A germ that causes a rare and sometimes deadly disease — long thought to be confined to tropical climates — has been found in soil and water in the continental United States, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
CCMA Awards make changes, adding MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws nominations

CCMA Awards make changes, adding MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws nominations

TORONTO — The Canadian Country Music Association Awards is tweaking the nominations in two categories this year — giving additional nods to MacKenzie Porter and the Reklaws — as it pledges to expand the audit committee that verifies who contends for
Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Non-food sales down at Loblaw as inflation-weary customers rein in spending

Loblaw Companies Ltd.'s sales growth is softening as inflation continues to grip the economy and shape consumer shopping habits, the company's president and chairman said Wednesday.
Review: On 'Surrender,' Maggie Rogers underlies her vitality

Review: On 'Surrender,' Maggie Rogers underlies her vitality

“Surrender,” by Maggie Rogers (Capitol Records) It's all there in the title. Do as Maggie Rogers asks. Give in to her. The 12-track “Surrender” is the follow-up to “Heard It in a Past Life,” her 2019 debut album that announced a major talent.
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