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More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That's a record

More than 3 million travelers screened at US airports in a single day. That's a record

Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday set a record on Sunday, as airport officers screened more than 3 million people. The Transportation Security Administration said Monday that it handled 3.
Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs

Ontario says federal clean electricity regulations would add $35B in costs

TORONTO — Ontario is urging the federal government to amend proposed electricity regulations after an analysis by the province's system operator concluded the rules would mean $35 billion in additional costs by 2050 — a number environmental groups di
Phil Verster quits top job at Ontario's Metrolinx, infrastructure boss to take over

Phil Verster quits top job at Ontario's Metrolinx, infrastructure boss to take over

TORONTO — The head of provincial transit agency Metrolinx is resigning after seven years on the job, having become the target of frequent criticism for the failure to open the long-delayed Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit

Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit

LUANDA, Angola (AP) — President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa and will use the three-day trip to counter China’s influence by highlighting an ambitious U.S.
Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

Work underway in Alberta town to restore one of last remaining Quonset-style theatres

COLEMAN, Alta. — The historic Roxy Theatre in southwestern Alberta's Crowsnest Pass has seen better days.
Supply gains drive home sales increase in Calgary as benchmark price up 3.5%: board

Supply gains drive home sales increase in Calgary as benchmark price up 3.5%: board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says November home sales were similar to last year's levels, as supply gains led to increased sales in detached, semi-detached and row homes on a year-over-year basis, despite fewer condominium sales.
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan names Annesley Wallace as next chief executive

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan names Annesley Wallace as next chief executive

TORONTO — The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan has named Annesley Wallace as its new president and chief executive, effective April 1. Wallace will take over from Jeff Wendling, who announced his retirement in September.
N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation

N.L. man not guilty of sex charges, judge cites inadequate police investigation

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A Newfoundland and Labrador judge has acquitted a man of six crimes, including sexual assault and sexual interference, citing inadequacies in the investigation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?

Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to do all the work or always give you the right answers.
Stock market today: Wall Street opens December near its record heights

Stock market today: Wall Street opens December near its record heights

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are kicking off December by drifting around their record heights. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading Monday after closing its best month of the year at an all-time high.