Mike Smith of “Trailer Park Boys” fame has a court date scheduled this morning in Dartmouth, N.S., for his sexual assault case. Smith was charged on Oct. 2 in an alleged sexual assault from December 2017 involving a female complainant. Smith, 53, was born near New Glasgow, N.S., and is best known for playing Bubbles...
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. Stellantis announced in October it was moving planned production of its Jeep Compass from Brampton, Ont. to Illinois. Joly told the standing committee on international trade today the move breaches...
New Zealand man accused of eating Faberge pendant inspired by Bond movie as police wait for evidence
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Police in New Zealand are waiting for nature to take its course after a man allegedly tried to smuggle a 33,000 New Zealand dollar ($19,000) pendant out of a jewelry store by swallowing it. The 32-year-old man, who has not been publicly named, is accused of eating an ornate Fabergé...
Government says it’s working on long-term plan to improve CRA services
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s working on a long-term strategy to address problems at the Canada Revenue Agency as the agency’s 100-day plan to improve its services reaches its end point next week. Wayne Long, secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions, told the House of Commons public accounts...
Government says it’s working on long-term plan to improve CRA services
OTTAWA — The federal government says it’s working on a long-term strategy to address problems at the Canada Revenue Agency as the agency’s 100-day plan to improve its services reaches its end point next week. Wayne Long, secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency and financial institutions, told the House of Commons public accounts...
Sleep Country Canada charting revival of Bed Bath & Beyond next year
TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Inc. is on the cusp of bringing back Bed Bath & Beyond. The mattress retailer confirms it has purchased the Canadian and U.K. rights to the houseware brand’s name and logos. It will relaunch the retailer with physical and online stores next year. The federal government’s trademark registry shows Bed...
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online. State internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that the service is being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country,...
Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications
Russian authorities said Thursday they have imposed restrictions on Apple’s video calling service FaceTime, the latest step in an effort to tighten control over the internet and communications online. State internet regulator Roskomnadzor alleged in a statement that the service is being “used to organize and conduct terrorist activities on the territory of the country,...
BMO Financial Group reports $2.3B fourth-quarter profit, raises dividend
BMO Financial Group raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $2.30 billion. The bank says it will now pay a quarterly dividend of $1.67 per share, an increase of four cents per share. BMO says its profit amounted to $2.97 per diluted share for the quarter ended Oct. 31 compared with a...
Rogers Charity Classic tees off giving season with record-setting charity donation
The Rogers Charity Classic has kicked off giving season by raising a record-setting $26 million this summer for local charities, including Brown Bagging for Calgary’s Kids. The annual summer golf tournament brought together professional golfers, community leaders, and volunteers in support of youth-focused initiatives. Since its inception, the event has raised more than $164 million,...