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West hits back with sanctions as Russia pushes into Ukraine

West hits back with sanctions as Russia pushes into Ukraine

BRUSSELS (AP) — Responding swiftly to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order sending troops to separatist regions of Ukraine, world leaders hit back with non-military actions Tuesday in hopes of averting a full-blown war in Europe.
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'Not just about chips:' Frito-Lay, Loblaw expose tension between suppliers, retailers

'Not just about chips:' Frito-Lay, Loblaw expose tension between suppliers, retailers

One of Canada's biggest food manufacturers has halted shipments to the country's largest grocer in an extreme example of how inflation is impacting the food industry and driving a wedge between some retailers and suppliers.
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Supreme Court won't take Dakota Access Pipeline case

Supreme Court won't take Dakota Access Pipeline case

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to consider an appeal of a lawsuit over the Dakota Access Pipeline, meaning that an ongoing environmental review of the pipeline will continue.
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Centerra Gold buying a gold project in Nevada in deal worth US$206.5 million

Centerra Gold buying a gold project in Nevada in deal worth US$206.5 million

TORONTO — Centerra Gold Inc. is looking to expand its North American footprint by signing a deal to buy Gemfield Resources LLC and its Goldfield District Project in Nevada, one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world.
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Prepaid credit cards can help with impulsive or emotional spending: Experts

Prepaid credit cards can help with impulsive or emotional spending: Experts

TORONTO — Ellie Clin uses a Wealthsimple Cash prepaid Visa to pay for gifts, takeout, groceries, entertainment and other non-essential expenses and saves her bank’s Visa card for larger purchases and monthly bills.
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New Brunswick port plans for busy cruise ship season following two-year hiatus

New Brunswick port plans for busy cruise ship season following two-year hiatus

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — Cruise ships are set to return to the port of Saint John, N.B., following a two-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first ship is due to arrive in Saint John harbour on May 4.
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High court takes case involving refusal to serve gay couples

High court takes case involving refusal to serve gay couples

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a new clash involving religion and the rights of LGBT people. The high court said Tuesday it would hear the case of Colorado-based web designer Lorie Smith.
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Home Depot sales remain strong in 4th quarter

Home Depot sales remain strong in 4th quarter

Home Depot saw its sales remain strong in its fourth quarter as it continues to benefit from a sizzling housing market. Sales for the three months ended Jan. 30 rose to $35.72 billion from $32.26 billion. This beat the $34.
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Ukraine-Russia: Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Ukraine-Russia: Germany suspends Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

BERLIN (AP) — Germany has taken steps to halt the process of certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Tuesday, as the West started taking punitive measures against Moscow over the Ukraine crisis.
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Movie props, costumes star in latest Las Vegas attraction

Movie props, costumes star in latest Las Vegas attraction

LAS VEGAS — A new attraction in downtown Las Vegas wants guests to bask in movie magic through a gallery of iconic props including a James Bond American Express card, “Predator” weapons and a hat worn by Johnny Depp in “Alice Through the Looking Glas
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