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No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

No music, dimmed lights help shoppers during sensory-friendly hours at retailers

VAUGHAN, Ont. — It’s a Tuesday morning at a Walmart just north of Toronto and there’s a sense of calm hanging over the store.
South Korea will withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse

South Korea will withdraw plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors to resolve medical impasse

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Monday it’ll withdraw its earlier plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors as part of its efforts to resolve the country’s months-long medical impasse.
‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

‘Meltdown’: A week later, WestJet continues to feel the fallout from mechanics strike

Fallout from the unexpected job action continued well into last week, and figures from the airline suggest at least 170,000 passengers have been affected.
Bus crash leaves tens of thousands without power on Montreal’s South Shore

Bus crash leaves tens of thousands without power on Montreal’s South Shore

MONTREAL — A bus crash on Montreal's South Shore on Saturday night caused a massive power outage after the vehicle struck an electricity pylon, leaving tens of thousands in the dark.
Poll suggests Manitobans worried about costs, less confident in institutions

Poll suggests Manitobans worried about costs, less confident in institutions

WINNIPEG — Manitobans are increasingly worried about the cost of living and crime, and are becoming less confident in the justice system and public service, a poll commissioned by the provincial government suggests.
Vehicle supply building. Prices are going down. Is it time to buy a new car?

Vehicle supply building. Prices are going down. Is it time to buy a new car?

For the first time in years, car shoppers are having an easier time finding a deal as the auto industry bounces back from supply chain woes — and experts say the outlook could get even better.
Dozens of LCBO workers rally in downtown Toronto on day 2 of historic strike

Dozens of LCBO workers rally in downtown Toronto on day 2 of historic strike

TORONTO — More than a hundred employees with Ontario's primary liquor retailer took to the streets of downtown Toronto on Saturday to rally public support for a historic strike that's shuttered most stores for at least two weeks.
City of Montreal says painting a house as an ad for Koodo is against the rules

City of Montreal says painting a house as an ad for Koodo is against the rules

MONTREAL — The City of Montreal says the owner of a more than 100-year-old home has violated city rules by allowing it to be painted in neon colours as an ad for telecom company Koodo.
Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Doctors excited about targeted prostate cancer therapy, but can't prescribe it yet

Dale Cousins was thrilled when he saw his body scans from before and after a new prostate cancer treatment. "(The doctor) said, 'Do you see any difference?'" the 79-year-old from Petrolia, Ont., recalled.
Ontario judge authorizes sales process for The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Ontario judge authorizes sales process for The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

TORONTO — An Ontario judge has authorized a sale process which could see The Body Shop sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ land new owners.