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United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

United Auto Workers threaten to expand targeted strike if there is no substantive progress by Friday

The United Auto Workers union is stepping up pressure on Detroit’s Big Three by threatening to expand its strike unless it sees major progress in contract negotiations by Friday.
Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

Nigerian Canadian Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize for 'Good Luck'

TORONTO — Debby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for her album “Good Luck.
Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

Michael J. Fox receives 2023 Elevate Prize Catalyst Award at Clinton Global Initiative

NEW YORK (AP) — Actor and philanthropist Michael J. Fox won this year’s Elevate Prize Catalyst Award, which the “Back to the Future” star plans to use to further his foundation’s work to find treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford, strike averted

Unifor reaches tentative deal with Ford, strike averted

TORONTO — Unifor says it has reached a tentative deal with Ford Motor Co. that could avoid workers going on strike. The union says the proposed contract will be brought to members shortly for a vote.
Blinded by a Russian shell, a Ukrainian soldier couldn’t see his wedding. But he cried at new love

Blinded by a Russian shell, a Ukrainian soldier couldn’t see his wedding. But he cried at new love

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Blinded by a Russian mortar shell, Ukrainian veteran Ivan Soroka couldn't see his bride when she walked into his family home in a shoulderless white dress, a bouquet of white flowers in her right hand.
Actor Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape convictions

Actor Bijou Phillips files for divorce from Danny Masterson after rape convictions

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bijou Phillips has filed for divorce from Danny Masterson, days after the former “That '70s Show” star was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for two rape convictions.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians get 3% annual raises in 3-year labor contract

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Symphony Orchestra and members of the Chicago Federation of Musicians voted Tuesday to ratify a three-year labor contract that incudes 3% annual salary raises.
Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

Escalating tensions between India and Canada spark trade worries: experts

Canada's already lagging trade with India could suffer setbacks as relations become increasingly tense, experts say.
Music Review: The Replacements’ ‘Tim: Let it Bleed Edition’ captures the band’s sublime songwriting

Music Review: The Replacements’ ‘Tim: Let it Bleed Edition’ captures the band’s sublime songwriting

Near the 40th anniversary of their fifth studio album and major label debut, “Tim,” The Replacements are releasing “Tim: Let it Bleed Edition.
Aviation will need significant government support to decarbonize: WestJet CEO

Aviation will need significant government support to decarbonize: WestJet CEO

CALGARY — The CEO of Canada's second-largest airline says the global push to decarbonize the aviation sector by 2050 will lead to a major increase in ticket prices unless governments step in to offer support.
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