Electrical

[published_date] A tornado touched down in central Alberta on Wednesday, cutting a path through a treed area, but apparently sparing the area from any more serious damage. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a tornado warning Wednesday afternoon for an area west of Drayton Valley. Storm chaser Trenten Pentelichuk said he watched the twister touch down near the…

[published_date] Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. has been arrested for entering the United States illegally and will be deported to Mexico, where he faces organized crime charges, U.S. federal officials said Thursday. The arrest comes only days after the former middleweight champion lost a match against Jake Paul in Anaheim, Calif. Chávez, 39, was picked up by a large number…

[published_date] A Saskatoon judge ruled Thursday that Thomas Hamp was in the throes of a psychotic break when he fatally stabbed his partner Emily Sanche in 2022 and is not criminally responsible for his actions. Justice Grant Currie said he accepted forensic psychiatrist Shabehram Lohrasbe's opinion on Hamp's mental state at the time of the stabbing.…

[published_date] Across Montreal and its suburbs, movie theatres on the verge of closing (or already have) are being revitalized. Old, uncomfortable seats are being swapped for plush recliners, while upgraded sound and projection systems are transforming the viewing experience — part of a broader push to make theatres feel like they are worth the trip.…

[published_date] Now that Bill C-5 is the law of the land, Prime Minister Mark Carney says "the real work begins" to fast-track major projects. Here's what comes next — and what experts say needs to happen. Parliament passed the bill before it rose for the summer. The second half of the bill, the Building Canada…

[published_date] A spark from a trailer belonging to an RCMP officer is responsible for a wildfire burning near Lytton, B.C., police say.  The Izman Creek wildfire north of the village began around 2:20 p.m. PT on Tuesday, when the right side wheel of the officer's trailer flew off, causing sparks to ignite the dry grass…

[published_date] The $8.2-billion US merger of Bunge and Viterra is now complete, forming one of the world's largest agribusiness companies. The deal was confirmed in a news release issued by the Missouri-based Bunge on Wednesday. It comes nearly six months after the Canadian government approved the merger with Viterra, formerly known as the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool. The deal was heavily criticized by…

[published_date] More than 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., have received union certification from the province's labour relations board. The drivers will now look to bargain for collective rights with Uber, the ride-hailing giant that recently expanded across the province. In a statement, United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Canada, whose Local 1518 will represent the…

[published_date] Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another 444,000 in the United States due to a bearing issue that could lead to engine damage or failure.  In Canada, the recall affects 37,837 vehicles, including the Nissan Rogue and Altima and the Infiniti models QX50 and QX55.  The company provided documents to the…

[published_date] Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. Del Monte has secured $912.5 million US in debtor-in-possession financing that will allow it to operate normally as the sale progresses. "After a thorough…

[published_date] Canada's merchandise trade deficit narrowed to $5.9 billion in May, according to data from Statistics Canada, after hitting a record high in April. The country's exports rose by 1.1 per cent, after falling steeply by 11 per cent the month prior. It also marked the first increase in exports in four months. Overall, imports were down…

[published_date] Janice MacMillan recalls driving home from work trying to breathe through a flare-up of excruciating chest pain, all while contemplating this heavy question: "What's the point of living if this is my life?" MacMillan has suffered from chronic pain for more than 45 years. She once felt hopeless, alone and invalidated — until she…