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Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives.
MTY Food Group 'aggressively' looking for acquisitions, watching for tariffs

MTY Food Group 'aggressively' looking for acquisitions, watching for tariffs

The CEO of MTY Food Group Inc. says his company is on the hunt for another restaurant chain to add to its vast collection. Eric Lefebvre said Friday that the Montreal-based business behind dozens of brands including Manchu Wok, Thaï Express, Mr.
Lion Electric creditor protection extended to April amid search for buyer

Lion Electric creditor protection extended to April amid search for buyer

MONTREAL — A court-appointed monitor says potential buyers and liquidators are interested in Quebec electric-vehicle maker Lion Electric Co.
TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TIFF CEO worried about ‘nationalistic’ shift in TV, film amid Canada-US trade tension

TORONTO — The CEO of the Toronto International Film Festival is warning against an overly nationalistic approach to screen content in Canada, as U.S. President Donald Trump's looming tariffs have led some to shun American exports.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in the parking lot

A Michigan judge is putting sponges in the hands of shoplifters, ordering them to wash cars in a Walmart parking lot when spring arrives.
TC Energy says U.S. offers best returns as it considers spending commitments

TC Energy says U.S. offers best returns as it considers spending commitments

TC Energy Corp. says it plans to keep its discretionary spending focused on the U.S. as it downplayed the chances of reviving an eastern energy export route from Canada.
Sailboat that disappeared with B.C. couple aboard had caught fire off Sable Island

Sailboat that disappeared with B.C. couple aboard had caught fire off Sable Island

HALIFAX — An investigation has concluded there was a fire aboard a sailboat that disappeared south of Nova Scotia's Sable Island last summer, leading to the deaths of two people — an adventurous couple from British Columbia.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.
US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

US retail sales plunged along with temperatures in January after a bustling holiday season

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. retail sales dropped sharply last month, in part because cold weather kept more Americans indoors, denting sales at car dealers and most other stores. Retail sales fell 0.
Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Can't buy me love: How to date when you're low on funds

Almost everything has become more expensive in the past few years — even looking for love.