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From Taylor Swift tattoos to ice cream, Vancouver businesses have you covered

From Taylor Swift tattoos to ice cream, Vancouver businesses have you covered

VANCOUVER — If you're looking for a permanent reminder of Taylor Swift's Era's Tour concerts in Vancouver, long after the friendship bracelets have been traded, tattoo artist Jen Van Houten literally has you covered.
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IAEA chief: Iran is poised to 'quite dramatically' increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium

IAEA chief: Iran is poised to 'quite dramatically' increase stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium

MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Iran is poised to “quite dramatically” increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium as it has started cascades of advanced centrifuges, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned Friday.
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Stellantis recalling more than 300,000 Ram trucks for braking system defect

Stellantis recalling more than 300,000 Ram trucks for braking system defect

Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail. In Canada specifically, about 22,000 vehicles are affected by the recall, the company confirmed.
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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for its survival in the U.S. The U.S.
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US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

US added a strong 227,000 jobs in November in bounce-back from October slowdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — America’s job market rebounded in November, adding 227,000 workers in a solid recovery from the previous month, when the effects of strikes and hurricanes had sharply diminished employers’ payrolls.
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Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

Federal appeals court upholds law requiring sale or ban of TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court panel on Friday upheld a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in a few short months, handing a resounding defeat to the popular social media platform as it fights for is survival in the U.S. The U.S.
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Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

Music industry survey of Black Canadians finds systemic barriers

TORONTO — A report on the experiences of Black music artists and professionals details myriad racial and financial barriers they've faced in the Canadian industry and calls for mentorship and structural change.
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Organigram says $90M Motif deal will give it largest share of Canada's pot market

Organigram says $90M Motif deal will give it largest share of Canada's pot market

Organigram Holdings Inc. says a $90-million deal to buy a cannabis vapes and infused pre-rolls business has made Organigram Canada’s largest recreational pot company by market share. Organigram's deal to purchase Motif Labs Ltd.
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Canadian Tire to keep 100% ownership of financial services business after review

Canadian Tire to keep 100% ownership of financial services business after review

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd., says it has finished a review of strategic alternatives for its financial services business and decided it will keep 100 per cent ownership of the bank.
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European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

European Union and Mercosur trade bloc announce free trade deal that’s 25 years in the making

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc have agreed to terms for a long-anticipated free trade deal, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in Montevideo on Friday.
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