Mexican archaeologists say they’ve found a cave at the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza with offerings of more than 150 ceramic vessels in nearly untouched condition.
U.S. House committees launch sweeping Trump inquiries
Democrats in Congress have unleashed a slew of demands in their investigations of U.S. President Donald Trump, seeking information about his communications with Russian President Vladimir Putin and documents from 81 individuals and entities linked to the president and his associates in an obstruction probe.
Trudeau ‘very concerned’ as China accuses detained Canadians of stealing state secrets
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is “very concerned’ about China’s stance following reports coming out of Beijing this morning accusing two Canadian men of working together to steal state secrets.
OxyContin drug maker mulls bankruptcy due to myriad lawsuits
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP explores filing for bankruptcy to address potentially significant liabilities from roughly 2,000 lawsuits alleging the drug manufacturer contributed to the deadly opioid crisis sweeping the United States, people familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Instant deal: Pyrex and CorningWare owner buys Instant Pot maker in major kitchen takeover
The Canadian company that invented one of the most popular kitchen appliances in recent years is being bought by a U.S. company that has been making food storage and cooking containers for more than a century.
TSX, Canadian dollar slip as investors await Bank of Canada economic outlook
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Monday as investors waited for more details on reports that the U.S. and China are moving closer to a deal to resolve their costly trade dispute. Toronto stocks fell on
‘An important day for us’: Feds invest $5.1M for N.W.T. mine access road, surveys
The federal and N.W.T. governments announced they will spend $5.1 million on two projects to help with development and mineral exploration in the territory.
The people trying to move Canada’s tech boom to the boonies: Don Pittis
There is a growing body of research that says the knowledge economy can move beyond Canada’s high-price cities.
Teacher shown door after Christian school discovers she had sex ‘outside of a heterosexual marriage’
A long-time teacher is questioning why taxpayer dollars are going to a B.C. Christian school that refused to renew her contract because she violated a rule forbidding employees from having sex “outside of a heterosexual marriage.” A lawyer says exemptions in human rights law allow religious schools to discriminate.
‘I feel cheated’: Big telcos hike prices for $60 plans with 10 GB, sparking complaints
Telus, Rogers and Bell are each raising the price on their coveted $60 10 GB phone plans. The move has sparked complaints from customers who feel they were lured into a deal that no longer exists.