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PSP Investments earned 4.4 per cent return for its latest financial year

PSP Investments earned 4.4 per cent return for its latest financial year

MONTREAL — The Public Sector Pension Investment Board says it earned a 4.4 per cent return for its most recent financial year as it faced a challenging market environment. The investment manager says net assets under management grew to $243.
Movie Review: In ‘Blue Jean,’ a nuanced picture of life as a lesbian in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain

Movie Review: In ‘Blue Jean,’ a nuanced picture of life as a lesbian in Margaret Thatcher’s Britain

A high school gym teacher grappling with her sexual identity is challenged on both a micro and macro level in 1988 England in “ Blue Jean ,” a quietly complex portrait of compartmentalization and self-actualization.
Dollarama profits skyrocket as consumers visit more often — for bigger purchases

Dollarama profits skyrocket as consumers visit more often — for bigger purchases

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. enjoyed a 21 per cent year-over-year jump in sales in its latest quarter as the discount retailer scooped up consumers seeking cheaper products amid high inflation.
What to know about the latest interest rate increase from the Bank of Canada

What to know about the latest interest rate increase from the Bank of Canada

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate target by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, the first raise since it announced a pause in January.
'Vanderpump' star Lala Kent on Scandoval, ex Randall Emmett and building 'a freaking empire'

'Vanderpump' star Lala Kent on Scandoval, ex Randall Emmett and building 'a freaking empire'

Lala Kent would like to thank her “Vanderpump Rules” co-stars Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss. Since their secret monthslong affair — dubbed “Scandoval” — went public in early March, the Bravo reality show’s heat meter has skyrocketed.
How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

How to stay healthy as wildfire smoke spreads across large swaths of Canada

As wildfires continue to rage in parts of Western and Central Canada, the smoke is blanketing cities and communities far away from the blazes and triggering air quality alerts.
Shopify launches fight against 'patent trolls' and their funders, files Texas lawsuit

Shopify launches fight against 'patent trolls' and their funders, files Texas lawsuit

Shopify Inc. says it wants to push back against the trend of companies filing hundreds of patent infringement lawsuits against businesses every year, and is waging a court battle to make its point.
Greek island temple complex reveals 'countless' offerings left by ancient worshippers

Greek island temple complex reveals 'countless' offerings left by ancient worshippers

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Archaeologists excavating a hilltop sanctuary on the Aegean Sea island of Kythnos have discovered “countless” pottery offerings left by ancient worshippers over the centuries, Greece's Culture Ministry said Wednesday.
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade surplus rose to $1.9B in April

OTTAWA — Canada merchandise trade surplus increased to $1.9 billion in April, helped by higher exports of gold, oil and cars and light trucks, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The result followed a revised surplus of $231 million in March.
Movie Review: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get a loaded origin story, one that's worth the crunch

Movie Review: Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get a loaded origin story, one that's worth the crunch

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos get an origin story worthy of any Marvel superhero with Hulu’s totally engrossing “Flamin' Hot.
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