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From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

From scattered sunlight to dozy bees, smoky days challenge Canada's food growers

The smoky air that has become an all-too-common feature of Canadian summers poses yet another challenge for agricultural producers already contending with chronic drought in some areas and excess moisture in others.
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Nvidia's CEO says it has US approval to sell its H20 AI computer chips in China

Nvidia's CEO says it has US approval to sell its H20 AI computer chips in China

BANGKOK (AP) — Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used to develop artificial intelligence to China.
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Recipe Unlimited acquires Olive Garden locations in Canada, plans to expand

Recipe Unlimited acquires Olive Garden locations in Canada, plans to expand

VAUGHAN — Recipe Unlimited says it has acquired all of Canada's Olive Garden locations in a deal with U.S.-based Darden Restaurants Inc. Financial terms were not disclosed for the deal for the eight locations, which was announced today.
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S&P/TSX composite hits new highs, U.S. markets up amid trade uncertainty

S&P/TSX composite hits new highs, U.S. markets up amid trade uncertainty

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed at a record high on Monday on strength in industrials and technology, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 175.60 points at 27,198.85. U.S.
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US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in hopes of boosting domestic production

The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the shrinking U.S.
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Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

Hudson's Bay fights lender that wants Ruby Liu deal terminated: court docs

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay is firing back at one of its biggest lenders.
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Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

Work-from-home starting to look more remote as companies get stricter on office time

TORONTO — It’s not just students who will be commuting more this September. After years of experimentation with hybrid work, an increasing number of companies are whittling down days at home to one, or none at all.
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Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Professor questions value as Sportsnet Premium streaming price jumps 30 per cent

Sportsnet failed to clearly communicate with fans ahead of a significant price hike to its premium streaming service, a professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept.
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Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

Wall Street holds near its record amid doubts about Trump's tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes held near their records following President Donald Trump’s latest updates to his tariffs, as speculation continues that he may ultimately back down on them. The S&P 500 edged up by 0.1% Monday.
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NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

NFL legend John Elway won't be charged in golf cart accident that killed former agent Jeff Sperbeck

LA QUINTA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Hall of Famer John Elway won't be charged after his business partner Jeffrey Sperbeck was fatally injured falling out of his golf cart at a Southern California golf resort community last April, authorities said.
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