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B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run

B.C. recreational anglers get rare chance for sockeye, amid bumper salmon run

British Columbia fishing guide Dean Werk says he was getting calls last week from keen anglers wondering if this would be their year. "Do you think there's going to be a salmon opening, Dean?" Now they have the answer.
Passengers sue United and Delta for selling 'window' seats next to blank walls

Passengers sue United and Delta for selling 'window' seats next to blank walls

NEW YORK (AP) — A pair of federal lawsuits filed in San Francisco and New York this week accuse Delta Air Lines and United Airlines of misleading passengers by charging premium fees for window seats next to blank walls.
Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopens

Federal officials to take over inspections when troubled Boar's Head plant reopens

Federal inspectors will assume direct oversight of a troubled Boar's Head deli meat plant when it reopens after last year's deadly listeria outbreak , U.S. Agriculture Department officials said.
Police investigation continues into death of Hulk Hogan

Police investigation continues into death of Hulk Hogan

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Police in Florida are still investigating the death last month of professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan from what the medical examiner concluded was a heart attack.
Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

Urban greenspace a protective lifeline against COVID-19 depression, study suggests

Green space helped protect the mental health of city-bound Canadians during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study suggests, even as the number of people with depression surged.
Apple TV Plus streaming service to cost $2 more per month in Canada

Apple TV Plus streaming service to cost $2 more per month in Canada

TORONTO — Prices are going up at the house of "Ted Lasso" and "Severance." Apple TV Plus has announced it's raising the cost to watch its streaming programs by $2 per month in Canada. Apple says it will now charge $14.

3 principles to invest by, whatever comes next

I recently opened a second-quarter investment account statement, not to euphoria—but relief. Let’s not forget, US equities flirted with a bear market earlier this year.
First-of-its-kind role to advance accessibility in Canadian screen industry

First-of-its-kind role to advance accessibility in Canadian screen industry

The Disability Screen Office and the National Screen Institute are launching a program in which professionals will work with film and TV productions to ensure accessibility on set.
How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

How to make climate-friendly and sustainable choices when shopping online

One way to be climate-friendly: Shop sustainably. But figuring out which products count as “sustainable” can be hard, especially when buying online.
Back-to-school spending causing financial strain for many parents: poll

Back-to-school spending causing financial strain for many parents: poll

TORONTO — Back-to-school season is straining most families' budgets this year, according to a new poll, with 60 per cent of parents saying the cost of supplies has increased since last year.
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