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Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

Cuba’s grid goes offline with massive blackout after a major power plant fails

HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s electrical grid went down Friday after one of the island’s major power plants failed, a day after a massive blackout swept across the Caribbean island and with no official estimate for when service will be restored.
US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

US to probe Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. government's road safety agency is investigating Tesla's “Full Self-Driving” system after getting reports of crashes in low-visibility conditions, including one that killed a pedestrian.
S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise to end the week

S&P/TSX composite up more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise to end the week

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted another day of steady gains Friday as strength in base metals outweighed weakness in energy and industrial stocks, while U.S. markets also rose.
Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

Manitoba premier says he will look at revealing more government travel expenses

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government will look at proactively releasing more information about its out-of-province travel expenses, Premier Wab Kinew said Friday.
Stock market today: Wall Street notches more records and logs its latest winning week

Stock market today: Wall Street notches more records and logs its latest winning week

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose to more records and closed out their longest weekly winning streak of the year. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Friday.
Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof

Tobacco companies unlikely to shift business models despite proposed settlement: prof

Tobacco policy experts say without further pressure, major companies are unlikely to shift their business models toward less harmful alternatives despite a proposed settlement reached that would see three industry giants pay out billions to smokers a
N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

N.B. election promise tracker: HST cuts, community care clinics, rent caps

Voters in New Brunswick are scheduled to go to the polls on Oct. 21. Here's a look at some of the promises announced by the three major parties: Progressive Conservatives: — Cut the harmonized sales tax by two points, from 15 per cent to 13 per cent.
Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

Federal and provincial governments pledge $5.5 million for Jasper tourism attraction

JASPER, ALTA. — The Alberta and federal governments are putting a combined $5.5 million toward attracting tourists to the Rocky Mountain town of Jasper, Alta.
The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

The FAA is opening a new review of safety at Boeing

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it will open a three-month review of Boeing’s compliance with safety regulations, continuing the agency’s closer oversight of the company since a panel blew off a jetliner during an Al
Credit card fees for small businesses dipping lower as deal set to take effect

Credit card fees for small businesses dipping lower as deal set to take effect

TORONTO — Credit card fees for small and medium-sized businesses are starting to dip lower as a deal reached between the federal government and the two major card companies is set to take effect.
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