Jobs and strong economy appear to top inflation in central bank's calculus

The Bank of Canada knows a strong economy — including plenty of jobs — is just what Canada needs to pull it out of the pandemic. Inflation may be a consequence.


West Side Story aims to improve on original's Latino representation

When Rita Moreno starred as Anita in West Side Story, the 1961 movie in which half of the characters are Puerto Rican, she was the only Latino performer among the cast. Still, she — and her white colleagues — were made to wear makeup that darkened their skin.


How a budding entertainment producer became homeless in Ontario in a system he calls 'inhumane'

A Kitchener, Ont., man shares his story about how he went from aiming to become a producer in the entertainment industry to having no permanent home, and what changes he hopes to see from the region.


'I felt very worthless': 3 P.E.I. women share their experiences dealing with police after alleged druggings

Three Prince Edward Island women say that they reported to police that they believed they had been drugged. But their experiences dealing with Charlottetown Police Services left them feeling dejected and humiliated.


Watching Dune, I'm reminded of the young European explorers I envied — and resented — in my youth

Paul Atreides, the young protagonist portrayed by Timothée Chalamet, is royalty destined to continue the lofty legacy of his father by exploring the universe — a personification of all the things I felt I couldn't be, writes Diamond Yao.


In scathing report, auditor general says feds failed to protect foreign farm workers from the pandemic


Cargo truck rollover leaves at least 49 migrants dead, dozens injured in Mexico

A cargo truck jammed with what appeared to be Central American migrants rolled over and crashed into a pedestrian bridge over on a highway in southern Mexico on Thursday, killing at least 49 people and injuring nearly five dozen others.


B.C. floods caused at least $450M in damage, insurance bureau says

The Insurance Bureau of Canada estimates the insured damage caused by flooding in British Columbia last month at $450 million, calling it the "most costly severe weather event in the province's history.''


Ex-Empire actor Jussie Smollett found guilty of staging racist, homophobic attack on himself

Former Empire actor Jussie Smollett was convicted Thursday on five of six charges he staged an anti-gay, racist attack on himself nearly three years ago and then lied to Chicago police about it.


She's only been a full-time hairstylist for 2 years — but her designs are going to the Grey Cup